Inklingo

audaz

ow-DAHS/ or /ow-DAHTH/auˈdaθ/

audaz means bold in Spanish (describing a person or their actions).

bold, daring

Also: audacious, brave
Adjectivem or fB1
General
A small kitten wearing a superhero cape standing bravely on top of a tall wooden fence.

📝 In Action

Ella es una exploradora audaz que no teme a nada.

A2

She is a bold explorer who fears nothing.

El arquitecto presentó un diseño audaz para el nuevo museo.

B1

The architect presented a daring design for the new museum.

Fue una maniobra audaz que cambió el resultado del partido.

C1

It was an audacious maneuver that changed the outcome of the match.

Word Connections

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Common Collocations

  • un plan audaza bold plan
  • una propuesta audaza daring proposal
  • un joven audaza bold young person

Idioms & Expressions

  • La fortuna ayuda a los audacesSuccess comes to those who take risks

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "audaz" in Spanish:

audacious

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: audaz

Question 1 of 3

Which of these is the correct plural form of 'audaz'?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family
audacia(audacity/boldness)Noun
audazmente(boldly)Adverb
🎵 Rhymes
📚 Etymology

Comes from the Latin word 'audax', which means daring or courageous. It is related to the verb 'audere', which means 'to dare'.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: audaciousItalian: audaceFrench: audacieux

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'audaz' a positive or negative word?

It is generally positive, suggesting someone is brave and innovative. However, like 'audacious' in English, it can sometimes imply someone is being a bit too risky or cheeky depending on the context.

Does the pronunciation change in different countries?

Yes! In Spain, you'll hear it ending with a 'th' sound. In Mexico, Colombia, and the rest of Latin America, it ends with a sharp 's' sound.

Can I use 'audaz' to describe a color or a dress?

Yes! Just like in English we say 'a bold color,' in Spanish you can say 'un color audaz' to describe something striking and daring.