Temeridad (en. Temerity)

/te.me.ɾi.ðað/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Audacity or recklessness in behavior.

His temerity in crossing the street without looking cost him a scare.

Su temeridad al cruzar la calle sin mirar le costó un susto.

Foolhardiness in a dangerous situation.

The young man's temerity led him to climb the mountain without proper gear.

La temeridad del joven le llevó a escalar la montaña sin equipo apropiado.

Excessive self-confidence that can lead to mistakes.

The temerity of not wearing a helmet while riding a bicycle is a risk.

La temeridad de no usar casco mientras montaba la bicicleta es un riesgo.

From Latin 'temeritas', meaning 'foolhardiness' or 'recklessness'.

to act with temerity

To act in a reckless or risky manner.

actuar con temeridad

youthful temerity

Recklessness often associated with youth.

temeridad juvenil

full of temerity

To be filled with audacity or foolishness.

lleno de temeridad

fearful

One who feels fear or fright.

temeroso

to fear

To feel fear or apprehension in front of something.

temer

fearsome

That which causes fear.

temible

Comes alive to refer to someone who acts without thinking.

That guy is a temerity, always getting into trouble.

Ese chico es un temeridad, siempre se mete en problemas.

Used in a context of praise among friends for being daring.

You are a temerity for jumping off that cliff, how brave!

Eres un temeridad al lanzarte de ese acantilado, ¡qué valiente!