atreves
“atreves” means “you dare” in Spanish (informal 'tú' form).
you dare, you venture
Also: you have the nerve
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¿De verdad te atreves a probar esa comida picante?
A2Do you really dare to try that spicy food?
Si te atreves a hablar con ella, te prometo que te irá bien.
B1If you dare to talk to her, I promise you it will go well.
No sé cómo te atreves a conducir tan rápido en la lluvia.
B1I don't know how you dare to drive so fast in the rain.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
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Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'atreves'?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Old Spanish verb *atrever*, which originally meant 'to put trust in' or 'to assign.' Over time, it developed the reflexive meaning of 'to trust oneself' to do something difficult, leading to the meaning 'to dare.'
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'atreves' formal or informal?
'Atreves' is the informal 'tú' form. If you were speaking to someone you respect greatly or don't know well (using 'usted'), you would say 'se atreve'.
Do I always need the word 'a' after 'atreverse'?
Yes, almost always! When you dare to perform an action, you must use 'a' before the action verb: 'Te atreves a [hacer algo]' (You dare to [do something]).