Download
Translate Files
search close
    https://lingvanex.com/translate/ Translate Text https://app.lingvanex.com/ Translate Files

    Desafiar (en. Challenge)

    /desaˈfjar/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To provoke someone to act in a certain way, especially in opposition to something.
    The teacher decided to challenge his students to solve difficult problems.
    El profesor decidió desafiar a sus alumnos a resolver problemas difíciles.
    To openly oppose something or someone.
    He decided to challenge the established rules at the meeting.
    Decidió desafiar las normas establecidas en la reunión.
    Inviting to a competition or test of skill.
    The team challenged their rivals to a friendly match.
    El equipo desafió a sus rivales a un partido amistoso.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin 'disfidelis', which means 'disloyal or to challenge'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to challenge someone
    Inviting to compete or face someone in some challenge.
    desafiar a alguien
    to challenge the rules
    Rejecting or ignoring the established rules.
    desafiar las normas
    to challenge fate
    Trying to change the course of events.
    desafiar el destino

    Related Words

    challenge
    A competition or challenge that someone must face.
    reto
    competition
    A situation where two or more try to achieve the same goal.
    competencia
    opposition
    Action of opposing something or someone.
    oposición

    Slang Meanings

    To throw down a challenge to someone informally.
    I'm going to challenge you to see who can eat more tacos.
    Voy a desafiarte a ver quién puede comer más tacos.
    To provoke an intense reaction from someone.
    That comment was just to challenge you.
    Ese comentario solo fue para desafiarte.