What does desafiar in Spanish mean?

What is the meaning of the word desafiar in Spanish? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use desafiar in Spanish.

The word desafiar in Spanish means challenge, defy, challenge. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word desafiar

challenge

verbo transitivo (retar a algo)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
A Pablo le encantaba desafiar a sus compañeros a hacer clavados.
ⓘEsta oración no es una traducción de la original. Jason used to challenge his brother to climb the tree in the yard.

defy

verbo transitivo (afrontar con decisión) (with courage)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Siguieron su viaje, desafiando el mal tiempo y la escasez.
They continued on their journey defying the bad weather and shortages.

challenge

verbo transitivo (afrontar a alguien)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
De veras que no sé cómo sigues trabajando aquí después de desafiar al jefe.
I really don't know how you still have a job after challenging the boss like that.

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