Kilo Lingo

/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.

¿ ?

How do you face your fears?

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This word is part of lesson 63.