Kilo Lingo

la

feminine

/balenˈtia/

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Translation

bravery, courage

Word origin

From valiente ('brave'), from Latin valens, valentem, the present participle of valere ('to be strong, to be well'). The same root gives English 'valiant' and 'value'.

Origin
Latin
Root
valens
English cognates
valiant, value

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluralvalentías

Examples

bomberos.

I admire the bravery of the firefighters.

mucha .

It took a lot of courage to tell the truth.

¡ !

What courage to face them alone!

, cruzó colgante.

With courage and calm, she crossed the suspension bridge.

.

Her bravery inspired the whole team.

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This word is part of lesson 77.