Enfrentar (en. Face)

[en-fren-tar]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

Facing a difficult or challenging situation.

It is important to face problems rather than ignore them.

Es importante enfrentar los problemas en lugar de ignorarlos.

Confronting a person in a discussion or dispute.

I decided to confront my colleague about his behavior.

Decidí enfrentar a mi compañero acerca de su comportamiento.

Facing a challenge or difficulty with courage.

We will have to face our fears if we want to move forward.

Tendremos que enfrentar nuestros miedos si queremos avanzar.

From the Latin 'infrāntāre', which means 'in front of'.

facing reality

Accepting and confronting the truth of a difficult situation.

enfrentarse a la realidad

facing a challenge

Tackling a complicated task or problem with determination.

enfrentar un desafío

facing the consequences

Assuming the results of one's own actions.

enfrentar las consecuencias

confrontation

Act of confronting someone or something.

confrontación

coping

The action of facing something difficult.

afrontamiento

challenge

A task or situation that tests one's ability or resources.

desafío

To face up

Don't hide, you must face up and confront the situation.

No te escondas, debes dar la cara y enfrentar la situación.

To confront

It's time to confront your problems.

Es hora de encarar tus problemas.