Enfrentar
Example: Debemos enfrentar los problemas con valentía y paciencia.
Definition
"Enfrentar" means to confront or deal with a situation, challenge, or problem directly, often implying courage and determination. For example, it involves addressing difficulties head-on rather than avoiding them.
Etymology
The Spanish verb "enfrentar" comes from the combination of the prefix 'en-' meaning 'in' or 'on,' and 'frente,' meaning 'front' or 'forehead.' Essentially, it means 'to put in front' or 'to face.' This origin reflects the idea of standing face to face with something, which perfectly matches the meaning of confronting or facing challenges.
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"Enfrentar" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (B1) - set 6", containing 114 commonly used words.
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