Cobarde (en. Coward)

/koˈbaɾðe/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A person who acts with fear in challenging situations.
The coward never dares to face his fears.
El cobarde nunca se atreve a enfrentar sus miedos.
An individual who avoids confrontation out of fear.
He acted like a coward by fleeing from the problem.
Se comportó como un cobarde al huir del problema.
Someone who hides in critical situations.
Cowards often let others make difficult decisions.
Los cobardes suelen dejar que otros tomen decisiones difíciles.

Etymology

From Latin 'caupo', which means merchant, and later became associated with the idea of weakness.

Common Phrases and Expressions

coward like a cat
Reference to someone who is very fearful.
cobarde como un gato
don't be a coward
Expression used to encourage someone to be brave.
no seas cobarde
to be a coward
Refers to the action of avoiding difficult situations out of fear.
ser un cobarde

Related Words

brave
A person who acts with courage and determination.
valiente
fearful
Something that feels fear or unease.
temeroso
hero
Someone who acts bravely in critical situations.
héroe

Slang Meanings

Chicken
You’re a chicken for not facing your problems.
Eres una cobra por no enfrentar tus problemas.
Chicken
Don’t be a chicken, face your fears.
No seas gallina, enfrenta tus temores.