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enfrentamos

en-fren-TA-mos

verbB1regular ar
we face?dealing with a situation or problem,we are facing?currently dealing with a challenge
Also:we faced?past action,we confront?standing up to someone

Quick Reference

gerundenfrentando
past Participleenfrentado
infinitiveenfrentar

📝 In Action

Hoy enfrentamos un gran desafío en el trabajo.

A2

Today we are facing a big challenge at work.

El año pasado enfrentamos la crisis con valentía.

B1

Last year we faced the crisis with bravery.

Nos enfrentamos a un equipo muy fuerte mañana.

B1

We are facing a very strong team tomorrow.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • afrontamos (we confront/deal with)
  • encaramos (we face/look at)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • enfrentamos la realidadwe face reality
  • enfrentamos el problemawe face the problem

💡 Grammar Points

Two Times, One Word

In Spanish, the 'we' form for -ar verbs is exactly the same for both the present (right now) and the past (yesterday). Context tells you which one it is!

Using 'Nos'

When you use 'nos enfrentamos a,' it usually means you are clashing with or competing against someone else.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Missing the 'A'

Mistake: "Enfrentamos el enemigo."

Correction: Enfrentamos al enemigo.

⭐ Usage Tips

Be Brave!

Enfrentamos is a strong, positive word. It implies dealing with something head-on rather than ignoring it.

🔄 Conjugations

subjunctive

imperfect

ellos/ellas/ustedesenfrentaran
yoenfrentara
enfrentaras
vosotrosenfrentarais
nosotrosenfrentáramos
él/ella/ustedenfrentara

present

ellos/ellas/ustedesenfrenten
yoenfrente
enfrentes
vosotrosenfrentéis
nosotrosenfrentemos
él/ella/ustedenfrente

indicative

preterite

ellos/ellas/ustedesenfrentaron
yoenfrenté
enfrentaste
vosotrosenfrentasteis
nosotrosenfrentamos
él/ella/ustedenfrentó

imperfect

ellos/ellas/ustedesenfrentaban
yoenfrentaba
enfrentabas
vosotrosenfrentabais
nosotrosenfrentábamos
él/ella/ustedenfrentaba

present

ellos/ellas/ustedesenfrentan
yoenfrento
enfrentas
vosotrosenfrentáis
nosotrosenfrentamos
él/ella/ustedenfrenta

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: enfrentamos

Question 1 of 2

Which of these is a correct translation for 'enfrentamos'?

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Word Family

enfrentar(to face) - verb
frente(front/forehead) - noun

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between enfrentar and afrontar?

They are very similar! 'Enfrentar' often implies a bit more conflict or competition, while 'afrontar' is commonly used for internal resolve or dealing with responsibilities.