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atrevido — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • cheeky adj Disrespectful or bold in a way that's often seen as playful or amusing rather than truly rude.
  • daring adj Willing to take risks; bold and adventurous.
  • forward adj Located at or moving toward the front.
  • licentious adj Behaving with no self-control, especially in sexual matters, and ignoring normal standards.
  • sassy adj Bold, cheeky, or full of spirited attitude, especially toward someone in authority.

Senses

atrevido is used for these senses in English:

  • cheeky (informal) Impudent; impertinent; impertinently bold, often in a way that is regarded as endearing or amusing.
  • daring Adventurous, willing to take on or look for risks; overbold.
  • forward Without customary restraint or modesty; bold, cheeky, pert, presumptuous or pushy.
  • licentious Disregarding accepted rules.
  • sassy Bold and spirited, often towards someone in authority; cheeky; impudent; saucy. [from 1799]

cheeky — full definition

  1. adj Disrespectful or bold in a way that's often seen as playful or amusing rather than truly rude.
  2. adj Informally, describing something indulgent or a bit naughty, often a treat.

daring — full definition

  1. adj Willing to take risks; bold and adventurous.
  2. adj Sexually provocative or unconventional, especially of clothing or art.
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