Osar (en. Dare)
/o'sar/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
To do something boldly.
He didn't dare to tell the truth.
No osó decir la verdad.
To venture to do something risky.
He dared to jump from the height.
Se osó a saltar de la altura.
To dare to challenge rules or conventions.
The artist dared to break the tradition.
El artista osó romper la tradición.
Etymology
From the Latin 'ausare', meaning to dare or be bold.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to dare to ask
To dare to ask a question
osar preguntar
to dare to dream
To dare to have lofty aspirations
osar soñar
Related Words
daring
Act of daring to do something risky.
osadía
boldness
Courage or boldness to do something.
audacia
Slang Meanings
To give oneself the freedom to do something without fear
She dared to go out with him despite the situation.
Ella se osó a salir con él a pesar de la situación.
To act with audacity
The boy dared to enter the party without an invitation.
El chico se osó a entrar a la fiesta sin invitación.