Aventura (en. Adventure)

/a.ven.tu.ɾa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Unusual and exciting event or experience, often with some degree of risk.
We decided to have an adventure in the mountains over the weekend.
Decidimos hacer una aventura en la montaña durante el fin de semana.
Narrative or story that begins a series of challenging events.
The book tells the adventure of a young man in unknown lands.
El libro cuenta la aventura de un joven en tierras desconocidas.
Situation in which novelty and excitement are sought.
His life is full of adventures thanks to his adventurous spirit.
Su vida está llena de aventuras gracias a su espíritu aventurero.

Etymology

The word 'adventure' comes from the Latin 'adventūra', which means 'what is about to come'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

love adventure
Romantic relationship filled with surprises and emotions.
aventura de amor
to live an adventure
To have an exciting or risky experience.
vivir una aventura
dangerous adventure
Situation that involves a high degree of risk.
aventura peligrosa
epic adventure
Extraordinary experience that is worth narrating.
aventura épica

Related Words

adventurer
A person who seeks exciting or risky situations.
aventurero
to venture
To dare to do something risky or uncertain.
aventurarse
little adventure
A small or less important adventure.
aventurilla

Slang Meanings

An improvised and fun experience.
That weekend trip was a real adventure.
Ese viaje de fin de semana fue una verdadera aventura.
Casual romantic relationship.
She had an affair with a co-worker.
Ella tuvo una aventura con un compañero de trabajo.