atrevido
/atɾeˈbido/
The English word daring can be translated into Spanish as atrevido. Wiktionary also lists osado.
Meaning: courageous (adj)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA |
|---|---|
| atrevido | /atɾeˈbido/ |
| osado | /oˈsado/ |
The adjective is used to describe someone or something that is courageous. Related nouns include atrevimiento, audacia and osadía, which all mean boldness.
Which one should you use?
While atrevido means courageous, it is frequently used to describe someone who is being 'cheeky,' 'impudent,' or 'disrespectful' depending on the context. In contrast, osado carries a more positive, heroic connotation of bravery and boldness compared to the potentially negative connotation of atrevido.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective atrevido must agree in gender with the noun it modifies, changing to atrevida for feminine nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/atɾeˈbido/
Did you know?
- The word atrevido comes from the verb atrever, which is built from the Latin prefix 'ad-' meaning 'to' and a root linked to 'triple'.
- The adjective atrevido can also describe a 'bold' or 'risqué' piece of clothing, such as a dress with a very low neckline.
- In a romantic context, describing someone as atrevido can be a playful compliment, implying the person is flirtatious or bold in their pursuit.
Examples in context
- Ella tomó una decisión valienteShe made a daring decision
- Fue un acto atrevido pero necesarioIt was a daring but necessary act
- El alpinista mostró un espíritu intrépidoThe climber showed a daring spirit
- Ella decidió lanzarse en paracaídas desde un avión, ¡qué atrevida!She decided to skydive from a plane, how daring!
- Los alpinistas demostraron ser intrépidos ante el desafío de escalar la montañaThe climbers proved to be daring in the face of the challenge of climbing the mountain
- ¡Qué osado eres al lanzarte desde tan alta altura!How daring you are to jump from such a great height!
- Ella es una persona aventurera y siempre está buscando nuevas experienciasShe is a daring person who is always seeking new experiences
- Es arriesgado pero hay que atreverseIt's daring, but one must dare
- Fue un plan muy osado.It was a very daring plan.
- Él es un hombre muy atrevido.He is a very daring man.
- Ese es un plan bastante atrevido.That is a quite daring plan.
- No me gusta ser tan atrevido.I don't like being so daring.
Example conversation
Javier and Lucía are discussing a new business idea.
- JavierTengo una idea muy atrevida para el proyecto.I have a very daring idea for the project.
- LucíaCuéntame, Javier. Me gusta tomar riesgos.Tell me, Javier. I like taking risks.
- JavierPropongo cambiar todo el diseño actual.I propose changing the entire current design.
- Lucía¡Eso es realmente atrevido! Me encanta.That is really daring! I love it.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “daring” translations and entries atrevido, osado, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries atrevido, osado, CC BY-SA 4.0.
