Spanish Expression · Advanced
hacer de tripas corazón
to bite the bullet / to brave it out
Pronunciation: a-SÉR de TRÍ-pas ko-ra-THÓN
Meaning
To face a difficult or unpleasant situation with courage and determination, despite fear or reluctance.
Example
Tuve que hacer de tripas corazón para hablar en público.
I had to bite the bullet to speak in public.
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice hacer de tripas corazón out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this is a advanced-level Spanish expression.