osado

Osado is a Spanish adjective that describes a person or action marked by boldness or audacity. It is used to praise or neutrally describe ventures that take risk, show courage, or defy convention. The term can apply to personality, strategies, or ideas that stand out for their fearlessness.

Etymology: Osado derives from the verb osar, itself related to Latin origins connected to ausare (to dare) and ausus (daring). The suffix -ado forms adjectives from verbs in Spanish, yielding osado as “daring” or “bold.”

Usage notes: Osado often conveys admiration but may carry a nuance of imprudence when the risk appears excessive. In common usage, it collocates with actions, plans, or statements, as in “un acto osado” or “una jugada osada.” The corresponding adverb is osadamente, and the noun for boldness is osadía.

See also: audaz, atrevido, valor, osar (to dare), osadía (boldness).