Virtud (en. Virtue)
/biʁ.tyd/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Quality or moral strength that makes a person act correctly.
Patience is a virtue that should be cultivated.
La paciencia es una virtud que se debe cultivar.
Ability or skill to perform something excellently.
His virtue in music made him stand out among others.
Su virtud en la música lo hizo destacar entre los demás.
Property of an object that endows it with positive qualities.
The virtue of this material is its resistance.
La virtud de este material es su resistencia.
Etymology
From Latin 'virtus', which means 'strength' or 'valor'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
virtue of patience
The ability to wait without becoming frustrated.
virtud de la paciencia
virtue in adversity
To remain steadfast and honorable in difficult times.
virtud en la adversidad
virtue and flaws
The duality of qualities in a person.
virtud y defectos
Related Words
vértud
Quality of being virtuous.
vértud
intention
Purpose that guides an action.
intención
morality
Set of norms that regulate ethical behavior.
moralidad
Slang Meanings
To be a good person.
That boy is a virtue in class.
Ese chico es una virtud en la clase.
To have good customs.
He always acts with virtue, that's why they respect him.
Siempre actúa con virtud, por eso lo respetan.