atreveu-se

[ɐ.tɾe.ˈveu̯ sə]

verb

dared, ventured, presumed

1. past tense of 'atrever-se' - to have the courage or audacity to do something; to dare

She dared to speak up against the injustice.

Ela atreveu-se a falar contra a injustiça.

2. to venture or presume to do something without permission or proper authority

He dared to question the authority.

Ele atreveu-se a questionar a autoridade.

NYC Slang

dared, had the guts to

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

atreveu-se

common usage throughout Brazil

Portugal

atreveu-se

standard usage in European Portuguese

atreveu-se a tudo - dared everything, ventured everything

não se atreveu - did not dare

atreveu-se demais - was too bold/presumptuous

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