enfrentou-se
[ẽ.fɾẽ.ˈtou-sə]
verb
faced each other, confronted each other, clashed
1. past tense, third person singular of 'enfrentar-se' - to confront one another, to face off against each other
The two rivals faced each other in the stadium.
Os dois rivais enfrentou-se no estádio.
2. to engage in direct opposition or conflict with each other
The armies clashed on the battlefield.
Os exércitos enfrentou-se no campo de batalha.
3. to confront a problem or challenge directly
They faced the difficulties head-on.
Eles enfrentou-se com as dificuldades de frente.
Related Idioms & Phrases
enfrentar-se com coragem - to face something courageously
enfrentar-se frente a frente - to face off face-to-face
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