Atrevida (en. Daring)

/a.tɾe'βi.ða/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
It is said of a person who shows daring or boldness.
She is a daring girl who always dares to speak in public.
Es una niña atrevida que siempre se atreve a hablar en público.
One who breaks limits or taboos in a bold way.
Her dress was daring and attracted a lot of attention.
Su vestido era atrevido y llamaba mucho la atención.
One who challenges social conventions.
Her daring behavior surprised everyone at the party.
Su comportamiento atrevido sorprendió a todos en la fiesta.

Etymology

It comes from the Latin 'atreve,' which means 'bold' or 'daring.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

daring as a girl
It refers to someone who acts without fear or inhibitions.
atrevida como una niña
to be daring
It means to be bold or to act with self-confidence.
ser atrevida

Related Words

daringness
Act of daring, of showing boldness.
atrevimiento
boldness
Quality of being daring.
audacia
inhibited
One who appears shy or reserved, in contrast to daring.
inhibido

Slang Meanings

Daring girl
She is a daring girl who never backs down from a challenge.
Ella es una chica atrevida que nunca se detiene ante un reto.
Daring (masculine/feminine)
What he did was very daring, but it worked.
Lo que hizo fue muy atrevido, pero funcionó.