Spanish Conversation · Level 29
89 words
Spanish word
reto
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈreto/
Meaning
- masculine nounchallenge
Example
Acepté el reto.
I accepted the challenge.
More examples
Superar el reto requiere práctica.
Overcoming the challenge requires practice.
Core concept
A steep wall to climb.
Common phrases
aceptar un reto
accept a challenge
superar un reto
overcome a challenge
lanzar un reto
pose a challenge
Similar words
desafío: A high-stakes trial demanding substantial effort and resilience to pass.
objetivo: A measurable aim or milestone chosen as something to accomplish.
obstáculo: A physical or situational impediment that obstructs forward movement.
tarea: A specific chore or assignment requiring action to finish.
Definition in Spanish
Objetivo difícil o circunstancia que pone a prueba la capacidad o la determinación de quien lo afronta.
Word origin
From the Spanish verb retar, meaning "to dare" or "to test", later used as the noun reto for an act or goal that tests someone's ability or determination.
Usage tips
- Common phrases are aceptar un reto and lanzar un reto, and when the object is a person Spanish uses retar + a (retar a alguien) to mark the direct object.