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 Lacking restraint, or ignoring societal standards, particularly in sexual conduct; sexually unprincipled.
- 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
- adj Disrespectful or bold in a way that's often seen as playful or amusing rather than truly rude.
- adj Informally, describing something indulgent or a bit naughty, often a treat.
daring — full definition
- adj Willing to take risks; bold and adventurous.
- adj Sexually provocative or unconventional, especially of clothing or art.