Osaba (en. Dared)

/oˈsaba/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

Refers to an action that was performed with audacity in a habitual manner.

Before, he dared to speak in public without nerves.

Antes, él osaba hablar en público sin nervios.

Indicates the action of daring to do something.

I dared to face my fears.

Yo osaba enfrentarse a sus miedos.

Used to describe an action that was done with courage in the past.

She dared to dream big when she was a child.

Ella osaba soñar en grande cuando era niña.

From the Latin 'ausare', which means 'to dare'.

dared to dream

had the courage to dream

osaba soñar

did not dare

no osaba

always dared

always had the audacity

siempre osaba

to dare

to dare to do something that involves risk.

osar

audacious

a person who acts with courage.

audaz

daring

the act of daring to do something.

atrevimiento

To have the courage to do something risky or unusual.

He dared to make a bold proposal in public!

¡Él osó hacerle una propuesta atrevida en público!

To do something that is generally considered out of place or inappropriate.

She dared to challenge her boss in a meeting.

Ella osó desafiar a su jefe en una reunión.