Atrevimiento (en. Dare)

/atreβiˈmjento/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Behavior that involves a challenge or a lack of respect for the norm.
His daring in challenging the teacher surprised everyone.
Su atrevimiento al desafiar al maestro sorprendió a todos.
Boldness that can be both positive and negative.
The boldness of revolutionary ideas changed the course of history.
El atrevimiento de las ideas revolucionarias cambió el curso de la historia.
A daring action that involves risk.
The boldness of jumping into the sea during the storm was reckless.
El atrevimiento de lanzarse al mar durante la tormenta fue imprudente.

Etymology

From the verb atreverse, which comes from the Latin 'atrepere'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

youthful daring
audacity typical of youth, often reckless.
atrevimiento juvenil
to dare to do more
to take an extra step or take on a greater challenge.
atreverse a más
with boldness
to perform an action with courage or without fear of the consequences.
con atrevimiento

Related Words

to dare
Action of challenging something or someone.
atreverse
daring
A person who shows daring.
atrevido
bold
One who has audacity, who acts with courage.
audaz

Slang Meanings

Daring (a person who dares to do unusual things).
That boy is very daring; he always dares to do crazy things.
Ese chico es muy atrevido, siempre se anima a lo loco.
Brash (acting without shame).
She can't be so brash; that's boldness.
No puede ser tan descarada, eso es atrevimiento.
Shameless (acting without considering the consequences).
She went without shame to ask for his phone number.
Fue sin vergüenza a pedirle su número de teléfono.