Aventurar (en. Venture)
/aβen̪tuˈɾaɾ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
To take risks or do something uncertain.
He decided to venture on a journey with no fixed destination.
Decidió aventurar un viaje sin rumbo fijo.
To risk what one has in the hope of gaining an advantage.
He came to venture his money in the business.
Vino a aventurar su dinero en el negocio.
To express or present something as certain without sufficient proof.
She ventured to say that he would come.
Ella se aventuró a decir que él vendría.
Etymology
It comes from the Latin 'adventura', which means 'what is to come'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to venture to do something
To dare to undertake a risky action.
aventurarse a hacer algo
dangerous adventure
A risky situation that involves a challenge.
aventura peligrosa
Related Words
adventure
An exciting experience that involves risk and discovery.
aventura
adventurer
A person who seeks thrills and is prone to taking risks.
aventurero
Slang Meanings
To do something without thinking about the consequences.
He ventured to go out at night without telling where he was going.
Se aventuró a salir de noche sin decir a dónde iba.
To try something new without being sure of the outcome.
I decided to venture to try that exotic dish.
Decidí aventurarme a probar ese plato exótico.