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/Sounds like "ah" (as in "art") + "behn" (as in "bed") + "TAHR" (as in "tar") + "seh" (as in "set")/

Meaning

To dare yourself to do something bold or impulsive in Mexico. Aventarse means throwing yourself into a situation without overthinking, whether jumping into a pool or confessing your feelings. The Mexican "just go for it.".

Examples

Go talk to her, nothing bad will happen.

I went for it and asked for a raise, and they gave it to me.

Word family

An affectionate way to refer to your dad or partner in Argentina, Mexico, and other Latin countries. Calling someone "mi viejo" sounds like you're saying they're ancient, but it's actually pure love and endearment.