no atreverse a

A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
transitive verb phrase
a. to not dare
Los chicos no se atrevieron a entrar a la casa abandonada.The kids did not dare enter the abandoned house.
b. to shrink from
Facundo no se atrevió a decirle la verdad a Marcela porque no quería herirla.Facundo shrank from telling Marcela the truth because he didn't want to hurt her.
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