Abentura

adventure; exciting experience; risky venturenoun

Alternative meanings

adventure; exciting experience; risky trip; escapade; uncertain undertaking

Pronunciation

ah-ben-TOO-rah

Root and affixes

Loanword from Spanish aventura, adapted as abentura. Panimpalad can also be used for adventure in the sense of taking a chance or accepting risk.

Variants or conjugations

adventure; risky venture; adventure; to venture; adventuring

Related words and expressions

trip; risk; experience; attempt; going around

Meaning and usage notes

Abentura is clear for adventure in modern use. For a romantic affair or secret relationship, the context changes and may require another expression.