Atreves (en. Cross)

/atreˈβes/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To invite or incite to do something risky or bold.

I hope you dare to speak in public.

Espero que te atrevas a hablar en público.

To show courage or willingness to face a challenge.

He always dares to try new things.

Él siempre se atreve a probar cosas nuevas.

To make the decision to do something that may involve danger or risk.

She dared to cross the ocean alone.

Ella se atrevió a cruzar el océano sola.

From Latin 'adtraēvere', meaning 'to go towards'.

Dare to dream

To initiate an action that may seem difficult or impossible.

Atreverse a soñar

Don't you dare

Warning not to undertake a risky action.

No te atrevas

Dare and act

To urge someone to take a brave action.

Atrévete y actúa

daring

Synonym for daring in some contexts.

atrevimiento

bold

One who has daring or boldness.

atrevido

To dare in a challenge context

I dare you to jump from there.

Te reto a que te atrevas a saltar desde ahí.

To dare to step out of the comfort zone

Many teenagers dare to try new things.

Muchos adolescentes se atreven a experimentar cosas nuevas.

To dare to say what they think

Don't you dare say that to my face.

No te atrevas a decirme eso a la cara.