desafío
A task or situation that tests someone's abilities; a call to take part in a contest or competition.
Examples
3 of 5Correr un maratón fue mi mayor desafío.
Running a marathon was my biggest challenge.
La reducción de la pobreza es un desafío para la nación.
Reducing poverty is a challenge for the nation.
¿Aceptas el desafío de jugar contra mí?
Do you accept the challenge of playing against me?
Synonyms
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of 'defying' something. A 'desafío' is something you 'defy' or face.
Quick Quiz
El cambio climático es el mayor ________ de nuestra era.
Correct!
The correct answer is: desafío
Examples
Correr un maratón fue mi mayor desafío.
everydayRunning a marathon was my biggest challenge.
La reducción de la pobreza es un desafío para la nación.
formalReducing poverty is a challenge for the nation.
¿Aceptas el desafío de jugar contra mí?
informalDo you accept the challenge of playing against me?
Este fenómeno presenta un desafío para las teorías actuales.
academicThis phenomenon presents a challenge to current theories.
El mercado actual supone un desafío para las pequeñas empresas.
businessThe current market poses a challenge for small businesses.
Synonyms
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
aceptar el desafío
to accept the challenge
estar a la altura del desafío
to be up to the challenge
lanzar un desafío
to throw down a challenge
Often Confused With
A 'problema' is something to solve; a 'desafío' is something that tests your capacity.
Usage Notes
Interchangeable with 'reto', though 'desafío' can sound slightly more formal or confrontational.
Common Mistakes
Using 'challenge' directly (Spanglish) instead of the Spanish equivalent.
Memory Tip
Think of 'defying' something. A 'desafío' is something you 'defy' or face.
Word Origin
From the verb 'desafiar', from 'des-' (reversal) + 'fiar' (to trust).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
El cambio climático es el mayor ________ de nuestra era.
Correct!
The correct answer is: desafío
More general words
desventaja
B1An unfavorable circumstance or condition that reduces the chances of success or effectiveness.
establecer
B2To set up, start, or create something that is intended to last. It is often used for laws, rules, relationships, or facts.
factor
B2A circumstance, fact, or influence that contributes to a result or outcome. Frequently used to analyze complex situations in academic papers.
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