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"Reto" is a noun which is often translated as "challenge", and "desafío" is a noun which is also often translated as "challenge". Learn more about the difference between "reto" and "desafío" below.
el reto(
rreh
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toh
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A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. challenge
El maratón será un gran reto para mí.The marathon will be a great challenge for me.
b. dare
Peter dijo que estaba seguro de que no podríamos superar su récord. - ¿Eso dijo? Bueno, aceptemos el reto.Peter said he was sure we couldn't beat his record. - Did he? Ok, let's take the dare!
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el desafío(
dehs
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ah
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fee
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oh
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A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. challenge
Es un verdadero desafío para mí mudarme a otro país y dejar atrás a mi familia.It's a real challenge for me to move to another country and leave my family behind.
Ganar de nuevo la confianza del pueblo será un gran desafío para la primera ministra.Winning back the people's trust will be a huge challenge for the prime minister.
a. defiance
Su desafío a la muerte es digno de admirar.Her defiance of death is admirable.
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