Intrépido (en. Bold)

/inˈtɾepido/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
One who faces difficult situations without fear.
The firefighter displayed intrepid behavior while rescuing the girl from the burning building.
El bombero mostró un comportamiento intrépido al rescatar a la niña del edificio en llamas.
Brave and determined in action.
The explorers are intrepid when venturing into unknown territories.
Los exploradores son intrépidos al aventurarse en territorios desconocidos.
One who has great boldness.
His intrepid plan surprised all the investors.
Su plan intrépido sorprendió a todos los inversores.

Etymology

From the Latin 'intrepidus', meaning 'without fear'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to act intrepidly
To act with bravery and without fear.
actuar intrépidamente
intrepid spirit
A brave attitude in the face of challenges.
espíritu intrépido
intrepid courage
An exceptional value that is shown in difficult situations.
coraje intrépido

Related Words

bold
One who has the courage and determination to act.
audaz
reckless
One who acts recklessly without considering the consequences.
temerario
brave
One who has the will to face fear or danger.
valiente

Slang Meanings

Someone who is not afraid to try new things.
That guy is intrepid; he always dares to do what no one else would dare.
Ese chico es intrépido, siempre se anima a hacer lo que nadie más se atreve.
A person who jumps into adventures without thinking twice.
His friends call him 'the intrepid' because he always initiates crazy plans.
Los amigos lo llaman 'el intrépido' porque siempre propicia planes locos.