retaremos

Retaremos is a verb form in Portuguese and Spanish meaning “we will challenge” or “we will defy.” It is the first-person plural (nosotros/nós) of the verbretar in the future tense. The core sense centers on presenting a contest, test, or provocation to someone or something, either in a competitive, intellectual, or rhetorical context.

Usage and nuance: Retar as a verb covers a range from athletic or competitive challenges to prompting a response or demonstration of ability. In everyday speech, segurando more common synonyms include desafiar or enfrentar, but retar is often preferred in formal, literary, or sport-related language. The form retaremos is used to express intention or commitment to issue a challenge in the near future.

Grammatical notes: Retaremos is the futuro do presente for -ar verbs. It is used with a plural subject (we). The verb can appear with direct objects (retar alguém/alguma coisa) or with a specified challenge (retarmos o desafio, retarmos o adversário). In Spanish-speaking contexts, similar constructions exist since Spanish shares the same form and meaning for retar in the corresponding tense.

See also: desafiar, enfrentar, provocar.

Examples (Portuguese):

- Nós retaremos os rivais no próximo jogo.

- Nós retaremos o desafio proposto pela competição.

- A imprensa pode retar o governo a responder às perguntas.