dare

• Sustantivo que denota un desafío o provocación para realizar una acción arriesgada, valiente o imprudente.

A noun referring to a challenge or provocation to perform a risky, bold, or foolhardy action.

1. Challenge to do something riskyB1informal

   A challenge or provocation to do something dangerous, bold, or foolhardy.

   reto

   • He accepted the dare to jump into the cold river.
   • She took the dare and climbed the tall tree.
   • The dare was to eat a whole jar of hot peppers.

   Sinónimoschallengedefiancegoadincitementprovocationsummonstaunt

• Verbo que expresa atreverse a hacer algo, tener el valor o la audacia de emprender una acción, o desafiar a alguien a que haga algo arriesgado.

A verb used to express the act of having the courage or audacity to do something, or to challenge someone to do something risky.

1. Have courage to do somethingB1formal

   To be brave enough to do something risky or challenging.

   atreverse

   • She dared to speak out against the injustice.
   • He didn't dare to jump from the high diving board.
   • Do you dare to try the spicy challenge?

   Sinónimosmake boldpresumeventure

2. Challenge someoneB1informal

   To challenge or provoke someone to do something, often as a test of courage.

   Desafiar a alguien

   • His friends dared him to eat a whole chili pepper.
   • I dare you to ask her for a dance.
   • She dared me to climb the tallest tree in the park.

   Sinónimoschallengedefygoadprovoketaunt