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    Desafiando (en. Challenging)

    /desafiando/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    Present participle of desafiar, which means to challenge or provoke someone.
    He was challenging his friends to a soccer match.
    Estaba desafiando a sus amigos a un partido de fútbol.
    Indicates the action of facing a difficulty or adversity.
    Challenging expectations, he managed to complete the marathon.
    Desafiando las expectativas, logró completar el maratón.
    Means to act bravely in the face of danger.
    Defying the weather, they went hiking.
    Desafiando el clima, salieron a hacer senderismo.

    Etymology

    Comes from the verb 'desafiar', which is derived from the prefix 'des-' and 'afiar', whose original meaning is linked to 'to challenge' or 'to provoke'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    challenging limits
    Act of overcoming barriers or personal goals.
    desafiando límites
    challenging fate
    Trying to change what seems inevitable.
    desafiando al destino
    challenging authority
    Challenging the decisions or mandates of a figure of authority.
    desafiando a la autoridad

    Related Words

    challenge
    Situation or condition in which effort is required to achieve something.
    desafío
    challenging
    That presents a challenge or difficulty.
    desafiante
    to challenge
    Act of provoking or challenging a person to action.
    desafiar

    Slang Meanings

    To challenge someone in a friendly manner.
    The group was challenging to see who could jump the highest.
    El grupo estaba desafiando a ver quién podía saltar más alto.
    To face a complicated situation with attitude.
    She was defying bad luck and continued with her project.
    Ella estaba desafiando la mala suerte y continuó con su proyecto.