Enfrentar
Example: Ela precisou enfrentar muitos desafios no trabalho novo.
Definition
"Enfrentar" means to confront or deal with difficult situations, challenges, or problems directly and courageously. For example, someone might need to face many challenges at a new job, showing determination and resilience.
Etymology
The word "enfrentar" comes from the Portuguese verb formed by the prefix 'en-' meaning 'to put into' and 'frente,' meaning 'front' or 'face.' It literally means 'to put in front' or 'to face.' This origin highlights the idea of confronting something head-on.
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