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How do you say "challenge" in Spanish (Latin America)?
el reto
In Spanish (Latin America), "challenge" is el reto.
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Pronunciation
Aim for EHL RREH-toh when you say "el reto," and don't soften the vowels the way English speakers tend to.
Grammar notes
el reto is masculine. Its plural is desafíos.
Example sentence
Escalar la montaña fue un verdadero desafío.
Climbing the mountain was a real challenge.
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How to remember el reto
Say "el reto" out loud three times while looking at a real challenge or a photo of one; the repetition does more work than any trick.
Related words
- freedom la libertad
- justice la justicia
- peace la paz
- equality la igualdad
- opportunity la oportunidad
- responsibility la responsabilidad
- tradition la tradición
- culture la cultura
- custom la costumbre
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Questions about el reto
How do you pronounce el reto?
Aim for EHL RREH-toh when you say "el reto," and don't soften the vowels the way English speakers tend to.
Is el reto masculine or feminine?
el reto is masculine. el reto is masculine. Its plural is desafíos.
How is el reto used in Spanish (Latin America)?
el reto is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Escalar la montaña fue un verdadero desafío. (Climbing the mountain was a real challenge.).
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