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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