desafío /dˌesafˈio/ · noun · CEFR B2. Spanish translation of "challenge".

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Source term
challenge
Translation
desafío
CEFR Level
B2
Part of speech
noun
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Article, Gender & Forms

Spanish article/gender note: learn this word with the article "el".

Dictionary form desafío
Article el
Gender/article class masculine
Regular/likely plural desafíos
How to use it in a sentence
Pattern
Subject + verb + el desafío
Examples
Esto es el desafío.
Tip
Use the article with the noun when the language normally requires one.

Example Sentences

Aprender un idioma nuevo siempre es un reto difícil pero gratificante.

English: Learning a new language is always a difficult but rewarding challenge.

B2 · organizationalStructures

Ella aceptó el reto a pesar de su evidente falta de experiencia.

English: She accepted the challenge despite her clear lack of experience.

B2 · organizationalStructures

El equipo ha enfrentado muchos desafíos desde que comenzó el proyecto.

English: The team has faced many challenges since the project began.

B2 · organizationalStructures

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