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/arosˈtɾaɾ/
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To meet danger head-on or endure something unpleasant.
Practice using arrostrar in conversation until it feels natural

Examples

  • El personal arrostraba las quejas sin descanso.
    The staff put up with complaints without respite.
  • La expedición arrostró el temporal sin regresar.
    The expedition braved the storm without turning back.
  • Los vecinos arrostraron el peligro para rescatarlo.
    The neighbours braved the danger to rescue him.
  • Le resultaba difícil arrostrar aquel trato.
    He found it hard to endure such treatment.
  • Nadie quería arrostrar sus desplantes.
    Nobody wanted to put up with his snubs.

Similar words

afrontar
aguantar
enfrentar
soportar
desafiar
tolerar

Meanings

Face bravely

verb
adversity
formal
Confront danger, hardship or consequences without shrinking back.

Examples

  • La expedición arrostró el temporal sin regresar.
    The expedition braved the storm without turning back.
  • Decidió arrostrar las consecuencias de su denuncia.
    She decided to face the consequences of her complaint.
  • Los vecinos arrostraron el peligro para rescatarlo.
    The neighbours braved the danger to rescue him.
  • La gobernadora arrostró las críticas en público.
    The governor faced the criticism in public.
  • No todos están dispuestos a arrostrar ese riesgo.
    Not everyone is willing to run that risk.

Similar words

afrontar
enfrentar
desafiar

Put up with

verb
social life
formal
Bear an unpleasant person, action or situation over time.

Examples

  • Tuvo que arrostrar meses de humillaciones.
    She had to endure months of humiliation.
  • Nadie quería arrostrar sus desplantes.
    Nobody wanted to put up with his snubs.
  • La familia arrostró una larga espera.
    The family endured a long wait.
  • El personal arrostraba las quejas sin descanso.
    The staff put up with complaints without respite.
  • Le resultaba difícil arrostrar aquel trato.
    He found it hard to endure such treatment.

Similar words

soportar
aguantar
tolerar

Etymology

Formed from Spanish rostro, “face”.

FAQ

What does arrostrar mean?

To face danger or bear something unpleasant.

What commonly follows arrostrar?

A danger, consequence, criticism or hardship.

Is it a casual word?

No, it sounds formal or literary.

What is its past participle?

Arrostrado.

Where does it come from?

From rostro, the Spanish word for face.

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