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enfrentar

to face, to confront

verb en-fren-TAHR Less Common

Usage Note

Enfrentar means to face a challenge or adversary (enfrentar un problema). The reflexive enfrentarse a/con is equally common and often preferred (el equipo se enfrenta al campeón). Unlike confrontar, which can sound adversarial, enfrentar is neutral and fits both literal and figurative contexts.

Examples

"Debemos enfrentar las consecuencias."

Natural Translation

We must face the consequences.

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