This is the 3189th most frequent Spanish word.
afrontar
To face or confront.
In this sentence, 'afrontar' is related to the attitude one adopts when addressing challenges.
Es importante afrontar los desafíos con optimismo para superarlos.
It is important to face challenges with optimism to overcome them.
The use here conveys the necessity of addressing a difficult or unavoidable situation.
Ellos tuvieron que afrontar la dura realidad tras el accidente.
They had to confront the harsh reality after the accident.
Here, 'afrontar' is used to mean dealing with or confronting fears directly.