enfrentar

Senses

1. 1.

   to face, to confront

   to deal with or stand before a challenge, problem, or opponent

2. 2.

   to brave, to withstand

   to endure or resist difficult conditions or circumstances

3. 3.

   to take on, to tackle

   to address or engage with a task or issue directly

Examples

• "Vamos enfrentar esse problema juntos."

  We're going to face this problem together.

• "Ela teve que enfrentar muitas dificuldades para chegar até aqui."

  She had to overcome many difficulties to get here.

• "Os times vão se enfrentar no domingo."

  The teams are going to face each other on Sunday.

Usage

Common verb in both formal and informal contexts. Often used with "desafios" (challenges), "problemas" (problems), "dificuldades" (difficulties). The reflexive form "enfrentar-se" means "to face/confront each other," commonly used in sports contexts.