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    Desafiante (en. Challenging)

    /desafiˈante/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    That challenges or provokes someone or something.
    Her challenging attitude towards authority surprised everyone.
    Su actitud desafiante ante la autoridad sorprendió a todos.
    That represents a challenge that must be overcome.
    The exam was very challenging, but I managed to pass it.
    El examen fue muy desafiante, pero logré aprobarlo.
    Said of a person: who behaves in a challenging or provocative manner.
    The young man arrived with a challenging look at the meeting.
    El joven llegó con una mirada desafiante a la reunión.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'to challenge,' which comes from the Latin 'disfidare,' meaning 'to deny faith or trust.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    challenging authority
    act of challenging or defying an authority figure.
    desafiante a la autoridad
    take the challenge
    to accept a challenge or task.
    toma el desafío
    challenging attitude
    a stance or behavior that provokes or defies.
    actitud desafiante

    Related Words

    to challenge
    to provoke someone to do something difficult or risky.
    desafiar
    challenge
    a challenge or difficult task that must be overcome.
    reto
    provocation
    action of provoking or challenging someone.
    provocación

    Slang Meanings

    challenging beer
    A person who appears challenging by taking risks in their life.
    Una persona que se muestra desafiante al tomar riesgos en su vida.
    challenging mood
    Being in a challenging mindset, facing difficult situations.
    Estar en un estado de ánimo de desafío, enfrentando situaciones difíciles.