desafío

Desafío is a masculine noun in Spanish that means a challenge or a dare. It refers to a difficult task or situation that tests abilities, a confrontation that provokes action, or a call to compete in a contest. It can describe personal goals, professional projects, or collective endeavors that require effort to overcome.

In usage, desafío appears in phrases such as “aceptar el desafío” (to accept the challenge), “enfrentar un desafío” (to face a challenge), and “superar un desafío” (to overcome a challenge). The term often conveys a sense of difficulty, risk, or provocation, and it is frequently used in contexts ranging from sports and education to technology and business. It is related to, but sometimes preferred over, the synonym “reto,” depending on nuance.

Desafío is derived from the verb desafiar, meaning to challenge, to defy, or to dare. The plural form is desafíos. Related adjectives include desafiante, used to describe something that is challenging or demanding (for example, “un camino desafiante”).

See also: reto, prueba, obstáculo.