valiente

/baˈljente/

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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

Masc pluralvalientes

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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This word is part of lesson 39.