Valiente (en. Brave)
/baˈljente/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
adjective
One who acts with courage and decisiveness in difficult situations.
The firefighter was brave when he entered the burning house.
El bombero fue valiente al entrar en la casa en llamas.
One who has great willpower.
He is brave for fighting for his ideals.
Es valiente por luchar por sus ideales.
One who is not afraid in the face of danger.
Soldiers are brave when facing the enemy.
Los soldados son valientes al enfrentar al enemigo.
Etymology
From Latin 'valentem', which means 'strong' or 'capable'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
brave as a lion
Extremely brave.
valiente como un león
to do something bravely
To carry out an action with determination and courage.
hacer algo valientemente
Related Words
bravery
Quality of being brave.
valentía
courage
Strength to face difficult or dangerous situations.
coraje
intrepid
One who shows bravery in risky situations.
intrépido
Slang Meanings
To be very bold or daring.
That guy is really brave; he always dares to do crazy things.
Ese tipo es bien valiente, siempre se atreve a hacer locuras.
To speak without fear.
She is so brave; she always says what she thinks without worrying.
Ella es tan valiente, siempre dice lo que piensa sin preocuparse.