Spanish word

coraje

Pronunciation

IPA/koˈɾaxe/

Meaning

  • masculine nounanger

Example

Sentí coraje cuando rompió la promesa.

I felt anger when he broke the promise.

Illustration for coraje (anger)

More examples

Trató de contener el coraje para no discutir.

They tried to hold back anger to avoid arguing.

Core concept

A sudden surge of righteous indignation that produces a desire to react.

Common phrases

  • contener el coraje

    hold back anger

  • expresar coraje

    express anger

Similar words

enojo: A common, everyday annoyance or mild displeasure at petty slights.
ira: An intense, explosive anger that feels powerful and overwhelming.
rabia: An uncontrollable, furious anger that makes calming oneself difficult.
enfado: A sullen or petty irritation that comes from a bad mood or minor grievances.

Definition in Spanish

Emoción de enfado e indignación que surge ante una ofensa o una injusticia, y que provoca molestia y ganas de reaccionar.

Word origin

It comes from medieval Old French corage and Latin cor 'heart', where an original meaning of spirited feeling narrowed in Spanish to anger and indignation.

Usage tips

  • Although similar in form to English 'courage', coraje frequently expresses anger rather than bravery in most conversational contexts, and context determines the intended sense.

Other meanings

  • indignationnoun
  • annoyancenoun
  • couragenoun

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