atrévese

Atrévese is the formal imperative form of the Spanish pronominal verb atreverse, meaning “to dare.” It is used to urge or challenge someone in a respectful or formal context to undertake a risky or difficult action. As a reflexive verb, the pronoun se (or nos, os, or te) is attached to the command.

Grammatical notes: atreverse is a pronominal verb, and its imperative forms vary by person. Common forms include tú atrévete, usted atrévese, nosotros atrévamonos, and ustedes atrévanse. The vosotros form exists in some dialects with forms such as atreveos. Accent marks are used to preserve the intended stress on the syllables of each form.

Usage: the imperative is often accompanied by an infinitive clause or an infinitive phrase, typically introduced by a or by direct statement. For example, “Atrévese a decir la verdad” means “Dare to tell the truth.” The negative command uses se with no, as in “No se atreva a rendirse” (“Do not dare to give up”).

Examples:

- Atrévese a probar algo nuevo.

- Usted, atrévese a plantear una idea audaz.

- Nosotros, atrévamonos a cambiar hábitos.

- Ustedes, atrévanse a enfrentar el desafío.

See also: atreverse, imperative mood, Spanish reflexive verbs.