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    Atreven (en. Dare)

    /a.tɾeβen/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To have the courage or audacity to do something.
    They dare to give speeches in public.
    Ellos se atreven a dar discursos en público.
    To risk provoking a reaction.
    They do not dare to challenge the established rules.
    No se atreven a desafiar las reglas establecidas.
    To take the initiative to undertake a risky action.
    Only the brave dare to climb dangerous mountains.
    Solo los valientes se atreven a escalar montañas peligrosas.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'atremare', meaning 'to scare or to fear'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    dare to dream
    Reflects the idea of having the courage to imagine great or ideal things.
    atreven a soñar
    do not dare
    Expresses the lack of courage to do something.
    no se atreven

    Related Words

    daring
    The act of daring or being bold.
    atrevimiento
    challenge
    A situation that requires courage and effort to overcome.
    desafío
    audacity
    The bold or daring character of a person.
    osadía

    Slang Meanings

    To dare something unexpected.
    That girl dares to post crazy videos on TikTok.
    Esa chica se atreve a subir videos locos en TikTok.
    To take risks in social situations.
    He always dares to talk to pretty girls at the party.
    Él siempre se atreve a hablarle a chicas guapas en la fiesta.