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aventura

/ah-ben-TOO-rah/

adventure

A small figure wearing a backpack stands on a high, colorful mountain peak, gazing at the scenic landscape below.

An exciting journey or unusual experience is called an aventura.

aventura(noun)

fA1

adventure

?

an exciting or unusual experience

Also:

quest

?

a long search for something

,

exciting time

?

general exciting event

📝 In Action

Viajar por Sudamérica fue la aventura de mi vida.

A2

Traveling through South America was the adventure of my life.

¿Quieres venir a esta aventura con nosotros?

A1

Do you want to come on this adventure with us?

La película trata de una aventura espacial.

A1

The movie is about a space adventure.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • expedición (expedition)
  • riesgo (risk)

Antonyms

  • rutina (routine)
  • aburrimiento (boredom)

Common Collocations

  • vivir una aventura – to have/live an adventure
  • buscar aventura – to seek adventure

💡 Grammar Points

Gender Reminder

Even though 'aventura' ends in '-a', which is common for feminine nouns, you must always use the feminine article 'la' or 'una' with it.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Using the wrong article

Mistake: "El aventura (Incorrect)"

Correction: La aventura (Correct). Remember 'aventura' is always feminine.

⭐ Usage Tips

Action Verbs

The most natural way to talk about having an adventure is using the verb 'vivir' (to live) or 'tener' (to have): 'Tuvimos una gran aventura'.

Two figures in silhouette hold hands in a dimly lit, secluded garden under the light of a full moon.

When referring to a romantic liaison, aventura translates to 'affair'.

aventura(noun)

fB1

affair

?

romantic or sexual liaison

Also:

fling

?

a brief, casual relationship

📝 In Action

Tuvo una breve aventura con un compañero de trabajo.

B1

She had a brief affair with a co-worker.

Esa aventura terminó tan rápido como empezó.

B2

That fling ended as quickly as it began.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • romance (romance)
  • lío (mess/affair)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • una aventura amorosa – a romantic affair

⭐ Usage Tips

Clarifying Context

To avoid confusion with the 'exciting trip' meaning, you can add 'amorosa' (loving) to specify 'aventura amorosa' (romantic affair).

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: aventura

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence uses 'aventura' in its B1-level meaning (romantic affair)?

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Word Family

aventurero(adventurous (adj), adventurer (noun)) - adjective/noun
aventurar(to venture, to risk) - verb

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'aventura' only used for big, dangerous trips?

No. While it certainly applies to big trips, it can also be used playfully for any small, exciting, or unusual experience, like trying a new, exotic food or starting a difficult project.

How do I say 'adventurous' in Spanish?

You use the related adjective 'aventurero' (for a male) or 'aventurera' (for a female). For example: 'Él es muy aventurero' (He is very adventurous).