No. 2,177 in Spanish
enfrentarse
To confront or face.
In a sentence
Juan decidió enfrentarse a sus miedos y habló en público.
Juan decided to confront his fears and spoke in public.
Here, 'enfrentarse' is used reflexively to imply taking on a personal challenge or fear.
Los equipos se enfrentarán en la final del torneo.
The teams will face each other in the tournament final.
In this sentence, 'enfrentarse' indicates a confrontation or competition between two parties.
Es importante enfrentarse a las dificultades con actitud positiva.
It is important to face difficulties with a positive attitude.
Here, 'enfrentarse' is used in a general sense to address challenges or obstacles actively.
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