Atrevo (en. I dare)

/aˈtɾeβo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
English: The act of daring to do something or facing a situation.
English: His daring allowed him to speak in public without fear.
Su atrevo le permitió hablar en público sin miedo.
English: Courage or determination to act in difficult situations.
English: The daring of young people is admirable.
El atrevo de los jóvenes es admirable.
verb
English: To take the initiative to do something dangerous or uncomfortable.
English: He dared to jump from the cliff.
Se atrevió a saltar desde el acantilado.
English: To challenge or risk oneself in a situation.
English: I would never dare to do that.
Nunca me atrevería a hacer eso.

Etymology

English: From the Latin 'atrevĕre', which means 'to dare or challenge'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

English: Dare the soul
English: To make a risky decision that involves the spirit.
Atrever el alma
English: Dare to dream
English: To have the courage to pursue one's dreams.
Atreverse a soñar
English: I do not dare
English: I do not have enough courage to do something.
No me atrevo

Related Words

English: to dare
English: To take risks or dare.
atreverse
English: daring
English: The act of daring or excessive boldness.
atrevimiento
English: bold
English: One who acts with bravery or decisiveness.
audaz

Slang Meanings

English: To act boldly in a colloquial situation.
English: That kid has a lot of daring to talk to the girl.
Ese chaval tiene mucho atrevo para hablarle a la chica.
English: To take risks without thinking of the consequences.
English: His daring cost him dearly in that bet.
Su atrevo le costó caro en esa apuesta.