intrépido

intrepid

adjective een-TREH-pee-doh Rare

Origin: From Latin intrepidus (not trembling, undaunted).

Also means

fearless

Usage Note

Intrépido describes someone who acts boldly in the face of danger — a step beyond valiente (brave), implying rashness as well as courage. It agrees in gender and number: intrépida, intrépidos, intrépidas. Often found in literary or journalistic registers to describe explorers, soldiers, or adventurers.

Examples

"La intrépida exploradora cruzó la selva sola."

Natural Translation

The intrepid explorer crossed the jungle alone.

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