Spanish Conversation · Level 128
60 words
Spanish word
afrontar
Pronunciation
IPA/afɾonˈtaɾ/
Meaning
- verbface
Example
Tenemos que afrontar el problema ahora.
We have to face the problem now.
More examples
No siempre es fácil afrontar una situación difícil.
It is not always easy to face a difficult situation.
Core concept
Person walking toward a roaring wave while carrying tools.
Common phrases
afrontar una situación difícil
face a difficult situation
afrontar responsabilidades
face responsibilities
afrontar la realidad
face reality
Similar words
encarar: Faces a person or situation with a decided stance and acts on that attitude.
enfrentar: Confronts a problem or obstacle directly and works to resolve it.
abordar: Takes up an issue or topic to address it in discussion or action.
hacer frente: Implements measures to cope with or withstand a difficulty.
Definition in Spanish
Encarar una situación difícil o un reto y tomar medidas para solucionarlo.
Word origin
From Latin ad- plus frons 'front', literally 'to turn the face toward', hence 'to confront and take action against a problem'.
Usage tips
- Afrontar normally takes a direct object (afrontar un problema) rather than appearing without a target or as a reflexive verb.