Enfrentar
Example: Debemos enfrentar los desafíos con valentía y determinación.
Definition
"Enfrentar" means to confront or deal with a difficult situation or challenge directly and with courage, as in the example phrase 'Debemos enfrentar los desafíos con valentía y determinación,' which encourages facing challenges bravely and determinedly.
Etymology
The Spanish verb "enfrentar" comes from the prefix 'en-' meaning 'in' or 'on,' combined with 'frente,' meaning 'forehead' or 'front.' It literally suggests facing something head-on. Did you know that this word embodies the idea of turning to face an obstacle directly, just like facing someone in a challenge?
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"Enfrentar" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (C1) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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