Atrevidos (en. Daring)
/atɾeˈβiðos/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
adjective
Refers to people who dare to do things that others consider risky.
Teenagers are often daring when challenging rules.
Los adolescentes son a menudo atrevidos al desafiar las normas.
They have bold or daring behavior in social situations.
His daring comment surprised everyone at the meeting.
Su comentario atrevido sorprendió a todos en la reunión.
To act with bravery, often without thinking about the repercussions.
He decided to be daring and ask his boss for a raise.
Decidió ser atrevido y pedir un aumento a su jefe.
Etymology
From the verb 'dare', which comes from the Latin 'adtrahere'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to dare to
To have the audacity or courage to do something.
atreverse a
not to be so daring
To indicate that someone should be more reserved or careful.
no ser tan atrevido
daring in his comments
To describe someone who makes comments without fear of offending.
atrevido en sus comentarios
Related Words
dare
To have the courage to do something risky.
atrever
daringness
The action of daring, showing boldness.
atrevimiento
boldness
Attitude of someone who acts with confidence and audacity.
osadía
Slang Meanings
To be daring in a good sense.
I like his way of being; he is very daring.
Me gusta su forma de ser, es muy atrevido.
Daring as a synonym for 'funny' or 'jokester'.
That kid is very daring; he always makes everyone laugh.
Ese chaval es muy atrevido, siempre hace reír a todos.