Enfrentado (en. Faced)

/enfrenˈtaðo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

adjective

Refers to someone who is in opposition to another in a discussion or conflict.

The two leaders were confronted in a heated discussion.

Los dos líderes estaban enfrentados en una acalorada discusión.

Indicates that a difficult situation has been confronted.

I feel confronted with very complicated decisions.

Me siento enfrentado a decisiones muy complicadas.

Describes a person who has struggled against their own fears or weaknesses.

After years of insecurities, he finally felt confronted with his fears.

Tras años de inseguridades, finalmente se sintió enfrentado a sus temores.

From the verb 'confront,' which derives from the prefix 'en-' and 'front,' related to the idea of facing.

to be confronted

To be in conflict or discussion with someone.

estar enfrentado

confronted with adversity

To be in the face of difficult or challenging situations.

enfrentado a la adversidad

confronted with oneself

To struggle with one's own thoughts or emotions.

enfrentado con uno mismo

confront

Act of facing a situation or person.

enfrentar

front

Front side of something, where one confronts.

frente

conflict

Situation of disagreement or confrontation between parties.

conflicto

To be in a complicated or tense situation.

I am confronted with the work situation.

Estoy enfrentado con la situación laboral.

To be strongly in disagreement with someone.

Juan and Pedro are very confronted over the issue of politics.

Juan y Pedro están muy enfrentados por el tema de la política.