enfrenta
en-FREN-tah
Quick Reference
📝 In Action
Ella enfrenta sus problemas con valentía.
A2She faces her problems with courage.
El equipo local enfrenta al campeón hoy.
B1The local team faces the champion today.
Si no lo enfrenta ahora, será peor después.
B1If he doesn't face it now, it will be worse later.
💡 Grammar Points
Two roles for 'enfrenta'
This word can either be a statement (He faces) or a direct command (Face it!). Context tells you which one it is.
The 'Se' factor
When talking about facing a challenge or a situation, you'll often see 'se' before it (se enfrenta) which makes it feel more personal, like 'he/she finds themselves facing...'
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using it for physical direction
Mistake: "Using 'enfrenta' to mean a building is 'facing' another."
Correction: Use 'está frente a' for locations. Use 'enfrenta' for actions or confrontations.
⭐ Usage Tips
Sports Talk
Use 'enfrenta a' when one team is playing against another. It sounds more professional than just saying 'plays with'.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: enfrenta
Question 1 of 1
How would you say 'Face your fears!' to a friend?
📚 More Resources
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'enfrenta' and 'se enfrenta'?
'Enfrenta' usually means facing an opponent directly (like a boxer facing a rival), while 'se enfrenta' is often used for situations or challenges (like facing a crisis).