afrontar
“afrontar” means “to face” in Spanish (confronting a challenge or situation).
to face, to deal with
Also: to tackle, to brave
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Tienes que afrontar la realidad.
A2You have to face reality.
Estamos listos para afrontar nuevos retos este año.
B1We are ready to tackle new challenges this year.
Ella afrontó las consecuencias de sus actos con dignidad.
B2She dealt with the consequences of her actions with dignity.
Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Indicative
Preterite
Imperfect
Present
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How do you say 'to face a challenge' in Spanish?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Spanish word 'frente' (front/forehead), which comes from Latin 'frons'. It literally means to put your forehead or face toward something.
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'afrontar' mean 'to insult'?
In modern Spanish, no. While it's related to the English word 'affront,' 'afrontar' in Spanish almost always means to face or deal with a situation.
Is 'afrontar' formal?
It is a neutral word. You can use it in a business meeting or while talking to a friend about your problems.
Can I use it for financial situations?
Yes! It is very common to say 'afrontar los gastos' (to cover/deal with the expenses).