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    Afrontar (en. Face)

    /a.fɾonˈtaɾ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To face a problem or situation.
    We must confront the economic crisis together.
    Debemos afrontar la crisis económica juntos.
    To take on a responsibility or a challenge.
    She decided to confront her fears.
    Ella decidió afrontar sus miedos.
    To present oneself before someone or something with determination.
    It is time to confront the truth.
    Es hora de afrontar la verdad.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'affrontare', which means to confront.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    confronting reality
    Accepting and facing what is true.
    afrontar la realidad
    confronting fear
    Facing what causes fear.
    afrontar el miedo
    confronting the consequences
    Assuming the results of actions.
    afrontar las consecuencias

    Related Words

    coping
    Action of confronting something.
    afrontamiento
    confrontation
    The act of confronting or defense.
    afronte
    confrontation
    Act of facing someone or something.
    enfrentamiento

    Slang Meanings

    To take the bull by the horns.
    She decided to take the bull by the horns and confront her problems.
    Decidió tomar el toro por las astas y afrontar sus problemas.
    Not to turn the tortilla over.
    It’s better not to turn the tortilla over and confront the situation directly.
    Es mejor no darle la vuelta a la tortilla y afrontar la situación directamente.