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“courage” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/balenˈtia/

Example

Se necesita valentía para hablar en público.

It takes courage to speak in public.

Illustration for valentía (courage)

How to say “courage” in Spanish

“Courage” in Spanish is valentía.

Choosing a risky action because of firm belief.

Full entry for valentía: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with valentía

Mostrar valentía no significa no tener miedo.

Showing courage does not mean not being afraid.

Tips for using valentía

  • Contrast with valiente: use valiente to describe a person or act as brave and use valentía to name the quality or state of being courageous.

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