Acometer (en. Undertake)

[akoˈme̞teɾ]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To attack or tackle someone.

The dog tackles the stranger approaching.

El perro acomete al extraño que se acerca.

To carry out an action or begin a project.

He decided to tackle the renovation of his house.

Decidió acometer la reforma de su casa.

To act with determination or aggression in a situation.

He tackled the challenge that presented itself with bravery.

Acometió con valentía el desafío que se le presentó.

From Latin 'accometere', meaning 'to attack' or 'to subdue'.

to tackle a task

To begin the completion of a task or activity.

acometer una tarea

to tackle the problem

To confront a problem or challenge.

acometer el problema

to tackle someone

To attack or assault a person.

acometer a alguien

to commit

To do something, typically a mistake or an offense.

cometer

to undertake

To start or begin something.

emprender

to attack

To assault or tackle someone or something.

atacar

To tackle with enthusiasm

When the project started, he tackled it with enthusiasm.

Cuando comenzó el proyecto, acometió con ganas.

To tackle the big party

We are going to tackle the big party this weekend.

Vamos a acometer el fiestón de este fin de semana.