audaz
/auˈdaθ/
The Spanish word for bold is audaz.
audaz is an adjective used to describe someone or something that is courageous or daring. It is a synonym for the English word audacious.
Meaning: courageous, daring (adj)
Which one should you use?
While audaz implies a positive and admirable bravery, the word atrevido often carries a connotation of being impudent, cheeky or overstepping boundaries. Additionally, the word temerario is a synonym for bold that specifically means reckless.
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the adjective plural, use the form audaces.
How do you pronounce it?
/auˈdaθ/
Did you know?
- If you are describing a 'bold' typeface in a Spanish text, you would use the term negrita instead of audaz.
- The adjective audaz can be used to describe a person, but also to describe a colorful or striking design.
- While audaz is positive, calling a child atrevido in some Spanish-speaking cultures is a common way to say they are 'naughty' or 'disrespectful' rather than courageous.
Examples in context
- Un hombre audaz posee la mitad del mundo.A bold man owns half the world.This sentence shows how to describe a bold man.Tatoeba #10368082 by saverius, translation #10848913 by SillyDonut7
- El audaz caballero no titubeó a la hora de dar la ofensiva.The bold knight didn't hesitate to go on the offensive when the time came.This sentence illustrates the use of the word to describe a bold knight.Tatoeba #1142328 by marcelostockle, translation #1142330 by marcelostockle
- Ella es una mujer atrevidaShe is a bold woman
- Tomó una decisión valienteHe made a bold decision
- ¡Qué atrevido eres!How bold you are!
- Ese chico es muy osadoThat guy is very bold
- Su innovadora estrategia de marketing es atrevida y efectiva.Their innovative marketing strategy is bold and effective.
- ¡Qué osado fue saltar del puente al río!How bold it was to jump from the bridge into the river!
- Fue una decisión muy audaz.It was a very bold decision.
Example conversation
Mateo and Lucía are discussing a new business project.
- MateoLucía, ¿crees que este plan es demasiado audaz?Lucía, do you think this plan is too bold?
- LucíaNo, me parece un plan muy audaz y necesario.No, I think it is a very bold and necessary plan.
- MateoTienes razón, ser audaz nos ayudará a crecer.You are right, being bold will help us grow.
- LucíaExacto, Mateo, debemos arriesgarnos un poco.Exactly, Mateo, we must take a little risk.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry audaz, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
