Arrostrar (en. Face)

a-ros-TRAR

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To face an adverse or dangerous situation with courage.
He had to face criticism for his decision.
Él tuvo que arrostrar las críticas por su decisión.
To assume the consequences of a difficult action.
You must take on your responsibilities if you want to be a good leader.
Debes arrostrar tus responsabilidades si quieres ser un buen líder.
To endure something hard or adverse.
Facing pain is part of the healing process.
Arrostrar el dolor es parte del proceso de curación.

Etymology

From Latin 'arrostrāre', which means 'to stand up to'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to face danger
To confront a risky situation.
arrostrar el peligro
to face the consequences
To accept what results from an action.
arrostrar las consecuencias

Related Words

arrostro
Attitude of confronting a problem or adversity.
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arrostramiento
Action of facing, especially in the context of resisting.
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Slang Meanings

To confront a fight.
At the party, I decided to face the fight and say what I thought.
En la fiesta, decidí arrostrar la bronca y decir lo que pensaba.
To put one's chest in front of adversity.
He has always known how to confront problems head-on.
Siempre ha sabido arrostrar los problemas de frente.