/baˈljente/
Translation
brave, courageous
Word origin
From the present participle of valer ('to be worth, to be strong'), from Latin valere ('to be strong'). A valiente person is literally one who is strong.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- valere
- English cognates
- valiant, valour, value
Grammar
Examples
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The soldier was a very brave man.
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That girl is the bravest in the class.
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You have to be brave to tell the truth.
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The brave women fought for their rights.
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It was a brave decision to leave his job.
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