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atrevido

ah-treh-VEE-doh/atɾeˈβiðo/

daring

Also: bold, adventurous
A person wearing a bright red cape standing on top of a very tall mountain peak looking out over the clouds.

📝 In Action

Fue un plan atrevido, pero funcionó.

B1

It was a daring plan, but it worked.

Me gusta la gente atrevida que viaja sola.

A2

I like bold people who travel alone.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • valiente (brave)
  • osado (audacious)

Antonyms

  • miedoso (fearful)
  • tímido (shy)

Common Collocations

  • un joven atrevido – a daring young man
  • una propuesta atrevida – a bold proposal

cheeky

Also: insolent, forward
AdjectivemB1informal
A small child playfully sticking their tongue out while hiding behind a wooden chair.

📝 In Action

¡No seas atrevido! Respeta a tus mayores.

A2

Don't be cheeky! Respect your elders.

Le hizo una pregunta muy atrevida a su jefe.

B1

He asked his boss a very forward question.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • maleducado (rude)
  • descarado (shameless)

Antonyms

  • respetuoso (respectful)
  • educado (polite)

risqué

Also: bold, edgy
A vibrant, bold pink flamingo wearing oversized golden sunglasses and a colorful feather boa.

📝 In Action

Contó un chiste un poco atrevido para la cena.

B2

He told a slightly risqué joke for the dinner.

Ese color de pelo es muy atrevido.

B1

That hair color is very bold.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • provocador (provocative)
  • llamativo (eye-catching)

Translate to Spanish

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: atrevido

Question 1 of 2

If your friend wears a neon green suit to a formal wedding, how would you describe the choice?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
atreverse(to dare) — Verb
atrevimiento(audacity/nerve) — Noun
atrevidamente(daringly) — Adverb
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

Comes from the Spanish verb 'atreverse' (to dare), which evolved from the Latin 'adtribuere' (to attribute or assign). Over time, the meaning shifted from 'assigning something to oneself' to 'daring to do something.'

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: atrevido

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 'valiente' and 'atrevido'?

'Valiente' is almost always positive, meaning 'brave' in the face of danger. 'Atrevido' is broader—it can mean brave, but it can also mean someone who is too bold or a bit rude.

Can 'atrevido' be a noun?

Yes! Just like in English we say 'the bold one,' in Spanish you can say 'el atrevido' or 'la atrevida' to refer to a person who has these qualities.