How do you say "We have decided to stand up to them." in Spain Spanish?

"We have decided to stand up to them." in Spain Spanish is "Y hemos decidido plantar cara.". This phrase is commonly used in Spain.

What does "Y hemos decidido plantar cara." mean in English?

"Y hemos decidido plantar cara." means "We have decided to stand up to them." in English. Usage tip: 'Plantar cara' is an idiom meaning to confront or face up to someone/something.

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How to Say ‘We have decided to stand up to them.’ in Spain Spanish

Y hemos decidido plantar cara.

i E-mos de-si-DI-do plan-TAR CA-ra

[i E-mos de-si-DI-do plan-TAR CA-ra]

💬 Usage Tip: 'Plantar cara' is an idiom meaning to confront or face up to someone/something.

🇪🇸 In Spain: Standing up to challenges is a valued trait in Spanish culture, as seen in literature and media.

Phrase Breakdown

[i]

And

Used to connect words expressing the same idea.

Example

Tú y yo somos amigos.

You and I are friends.

hemos

[E-mos]

we have

Used to indicate possession or completion in perfect tenses.

Example

Hemos terminado la tarea.

We have finished the homework.

decidido

[de-si-DI-do]

decided

Made a choice or come to a conclusion about something.

Example

Hemos decidido mudarnos.

We have decided to move.

plantar

[plan-TAR]

stand up to

To confront or face a difficult situation or opponent.

Example

Vamos a plantar cara a los problemas.

We are going to stand up to the problems.

cara

[CA-ra]

face

The front part of a person's head or confronting someone.

Example

Debes plantar cara a tus miedos.

You should face your fears.

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