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    Desafío (en. Challenge)

    /de.sa.'fi.o/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    The action of challenging someone.
    The challenge was accepted by the brave competitor.
    El desafío fue aceptado por el valiente competidor.
    A situation that requires overcoming difficulties or challenges.
    The challenge of climbing the mountain was not easy.
    El desafío de escalar la montaña no fue fácil.
    Competition or contest between two or more parties.
    The challenge between the teams promises to be exciting.
    El desafío entre los equipos promete ser emocionante.

    Etymology

    It comes from the Latin 'defĭcĭum', which means 'lack' or 'defect'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    To throw down a challenge
    To propose a challenge to someone.
    lanzar un desafío
    To accept a challenge
    To take on the challenge and commit to fulfilling it.
    aceptar un desafío
    Constant challenge
    A situation that always presents challenges and difficulties.
    desafío constante

    Related Words

    Challenging
    That challenges or provokes someone.
    desafiante
    To challenge
    To propose a challenge or a provocation.
    desafiar
    Mental challenge
    A challenge that involves intellectual effort.
    desafío mental

    Slang Meanings

    A big challenge that some consider impossible.
    That project is a titanic challenge.
    Ese proyecto es un desafío titánico.
    When someone faces a difficult situation.
    Life is sometimes a challenge.
    La vida a veces es un desafío.