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    Atreverse (en. Dare)

    /a.tɾeˈβeɾ.se/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To decide to do something that may be risky or uncomfortable.
    Juan dares to speak in public despite his shyness.
    Juan se atreve a hablar en público a pesar de su timidez.
    To have the necessary audacity to do something.
    He didn't dare to criticize the boss's decision.
    No se atrevió a criticar la decisión del jefe.
    To set out to do something without fearing the consequences.
    María dares to undertake a new project.
    María se atreve a emprender un nuevo proyecto.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'attrābēre', which means 'to pull towards' or 'to cause'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    To dare to
    To have the courage to do something.
    Atreverme a
    I wouldn't dare to say it
    It means that I don't have the courage to express something.
    No me atrevería a decirlo
    To dare to dream
    To have the audacity to have great aspirations.
    Atreverse a soñar

    Related Words

    to dare
    To do something that involves risk or challenge.
    osar
    to valorize
    To value or enhance the worth of something or someone.
    valorizar
    to risk
    To put something at stake in a situation of doubt.
    arriesgar

    Slang Meanings

    To dare to be oneself.
    In this place, everyone dares to be who they are.
    En este lugar, todos se atreven a ser como son.
    Daring as a synonym of to dare.
    That comment was quite daring.
    Ese comentario fue bastante atrevido.