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Bold in Spanish: Audaz
Audaz · adjective · ow-DAHZ
The English adjective 'bold' translates primarily to 'audaz' in Spanish when describing courage or daring. For typography, the term is 'negrita' (as in bold text). 'Atrevido' offers another option that leans toward daringly confident or even slightly presumptuous.
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Fue una decisión audaz que cambió el rumbo de la empresa.
It was a bold decision that changed the direction of the company.
Bold in Spanish: Quick Reference
Below are the most common Spanish words for bold, with pronunciation and regional usage notes.
| Spanish | English | Pronunciation | Region / Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| audaz | bold | ow-DAHZ | Default, widely understood |
| atrevido | bold | personality trait | |
| negrita | bold | typography/font style |
How Native Speakers Use Audaz
Real example sentences across three contexts you'll actually run into.
Courage
El explorador audaz cruzó la selva sin ayuda de nadie.
The bold explorer crossed the jungle without anyone's help.
Highlights bravery in an adventurous scenario.
Fashion
Llevaba un vestido rojo atrevido que llamaba la atención de todos.
She wore a bold red dress that caught everyone's attention.
Uses the variant that implies daring style choices.
Typography
Pon el título en negrita para que destaque en el documento.
Put the title in bold so it stands out in the document.
Refers to font formatting in a work setting.
Avoid These Mistakes When Using Audaz
Context Mismatch
Incorrect: Escribe en audaz. (meaning bold font)
Correct: Escribe en negrita.
'Audaz' describes personality or actions, not formatting; using it for typography confuses listeners who will think you mean 'write daringly.'
Gender Invariance
Incorrect: Ella es una persona audaza.
Correct: Ella es una persona audaz.
'Audaz' is one of the adjectives that does not change form between masculine and feminine; only the plural adds -es (audaces).
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Common Questions About Bold in Spanish
- When should I use 'audaz' vs. 'atrevido'?
- 'Audaz' carries a purely positive connotation of courage and daring, suitable for heroes and leaders. 'Atrevido' can shade toward 'cheeky' or 'presumptuous' depending on tone, so it works for both compliments about boldness and mild criticism of overstepping boundaries.
- How do I say 'bold flavors' in a food context?
- For food, 'sabores intensos' or 'sabores pronunciados' works better than 'audaz.' Spanish food writing favors intensity-based adjectives over courage-based ones when describing taste profiles.
- Is 'valiente' a synonym of 'audaz'?
- 'Valiente' means brave or courageous and overlaps with 'audaz,' but 'audaz' implies a willingness to take risks beyond mere bravery. Someone can be 'valiente' in enduring hardship without being 'audaz' in seeking out daring challenges.