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challenges

/ˈtʃælɪndʒɪz/

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noun

Desafíos, retos

A confrontation; a dare.

Examples :

""The group of friends issued playful challenges to each other to see who could build the tallest sandcastle." "

El grupo de amigos se lanzó desafíos lúdicos para ver quién podía construir el castillo de arena más alto.

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noun

Desafíos

A difficult task, especially one that the person making the attempt finds more enjoyable because of that difficulty.

Examples :

"Solving puzzles presents enjoyable challenges. "

Resolver rompecabezas presenta desafíos agradables.

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noun

Desafíos, retos

A procedure or action.

Examples :

"The lawyer presented several challenges to the validity of the evidence presented by the prosecution. "

El abogado presentó varios desafíos a la validez de las pruebas presentadas por la fiscalía.

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noun

El ladrido de los perros al encontrar la presa

The opening and crying of hounds at first finding the scent of their game.

Examples :

"The hunting dogs' challenges were loud and exciting, heralding the start of the hunt. "

Los ladridos de los perros de caza eran fuertes y emocionantes, anunciando el comienzo de la cacería.

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verb

Desafiar

To invite (someone) to take part in a competition.

Examples :

"We challenged the boys next door to a game of football."

Desafiamos a los chicos de al lado a un partido de fútbol.

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verb

Desafiar

To dare (someone).

Examples :

"My brother challenges me to a race every time we go to the park. "

Mi hermano me desafía a una carrera cada vez que vamos al parque.

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verb

Cuestionar, impugnar

To dispute (something).

Examples :

"to challenge the accuracy of a statement or of a quotation"

cuestionar la exactitud de una declaración o de una cita

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verb

Recusar a un jurado

To make a formal objection to a juror.

Examples :

"During jury selection, the lawyer challenges a potential juror whom he believes is biased. "

Durante la selección del jurado, el abogado recusa a un posible jurado que cree que está parcializado.

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verb

Reclamar, exigir

To claim as due; to demand as a right.

Examples :

"Maria challenges her neighbor's fence placement because it encroaches on her property line. "

María exige la ubicación de la cerca de su vecino porque invade su propiedad.

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verb

Criticar, culpar

To censure; to blame.

Examples :

"The teacher challenges the student's claim that he completed the homework, questioning the lack of evidence. "

El profesor critica la afirmación del estudiante de que completó la tarea, cuestionando la falta de evidencia.

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verb

Desafiar, pedir la contraseña

To question or demand the countersign from (one who attempts to pass the lines).

Examples :

"The sentinel challenged us with "Who goes there?""

El centinela nos desafió con "¿Quién va?"

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verb

Impugnar, objetar

To object to the reception of the vote of, e.g. on the ground that the person is not qualified as a voter.

Examples :

"The poll worker challenges her vote because the address on her driver's license doesn't match the voter registration records. "

El trabajador electoral impugna su voto porque la dirección de su licencia de conducir no coincide con los registros de inscripción de votantes.

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verb

Presentar (un examen final) para obtener crédito por un curso sin tomarlo

To take (a final exam) in order to get credit for a course without taking it.

Examples :

""Instead of attending the class all semester, Maria decided to challenge the accounting exam to earn course credit." "

En lugar de asistir a clase todo el semestre, María decidió presentar el examen de contabilidad para obtener crédito del curso.