encarar — meaning in English

English meaning

• aim verb To point a weapon or object at a target.
• face noun The front of the head, including the eyes, nose, and mouth.
• point noun The sharp or narrow end of something.

Senses

encarar is used for these senses in English:

• aim (transitive) To direct or point (e.g. a weapon), at a particular object; to direct, as a missile, an act, or a proceeding, at, to, or against an object
• face (transitive, of a person or animal) To position oneself or itself so as to have one's face closest to (something).
• face (transitive) To deal with (a difficult situation or person); to accept (facts, reality, etc.) even when undesirable.
• go about (intransitive, of a sailing ship) To change from one tack to another. See Wikipedia:Tack (maneuver).

aim — full definition

1. verb To point a weapon or object at a target.
2. verb To intend or work toward a particular goal.
3. noun A goal or intention.
4. noun The act of pointing something, such as a weapon, at a target; also, one's skill at hitting a target.

face — full definition

1. noun The front of the head, including the eyes, nose, and mouth.
2. noun One's reputation, dignity, or standing in the eyes of others.
3. noun The front or outer surface of an object, such as a clock, cliff, or building.
4. verb To have the front pointed toward something, or to be positioned opposite it.
5. verb To confront or deal with a difficult situation, person, or fact.

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