/emfɾenˈtaɾse/
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Translation
to face, to confront
Word origin
From en- plus frente ('front, forehead'), from Latin frontem. To confront is literally to put yourself front to front with something.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- frontem
- English cognates
- front, confront, frontier
Grammar
Verb type-ar reflexive
ReflexiveYes
Examples
enfrentarnos .
We have to face the truth.
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The team faces the champion tomorrow.
enfrentarme .
I do not want to confront my boss.
muchas dificultades .
They faced many difficulties during the journey.
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How do you face your fears?
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