Atreve (en. Dare)

/aˈtɾeβe/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Doing something that involves risk or courage.
She dares to speak in public despite her shyness.
Ella se atreve a hablar en público, a pesar de su timidez.
Giving oneself the freedom to do something without fear.
I don't dare to enter without an invitation.
No me atrevo a entrar sin invitación.
Trying something new or challenging.
Do you dare to try this exotic dish?
Te atreves a probar este plato exótico.

Etymology

From Latin 'attrăhĕre', which means to attract or pull towards something.

Common Phrases and Expressions

To dare to something
To take the risk of doing something.
Atreverse a algo
Not daring to do more
Not having the courage to move forward or try more.
No atreverse a más
Dare with
To have the bravery to face or try something specific.
Atreverse con

Related Words

to dare
Having the courage or daring to do something.
osar
courage
The quality of someone who has courage.
valentía
to risk
Exposing to danger or harm.
arriesgar

Slang Meanings

Daring in a context of challenge.
He dares to jump off the cliff like a lunatic.
Se atreve a saltar del acantilado como un loco.
Daring to do something out of the ordinary.
She dared to dye her hair blue.
Ella se atrevió a teñirse el cabello de azul.