Spanish Conversation · Level 59
74 words
Spanish word
virtud
Pronunciation
IPA/biɾˈtuð/
Meaning
- feminine nounvirtue
Example
La paciencia es una virtud.
Patience is a virtue.
More examples
Es una virtud ser honesto aunque sea difícil.
It is a virtue to be honest even if it is difficult.
Core concept
Habit that leads to right actions.
Common phrases
ser una virtud
be a virtue
la virtud de la paciencia
the virtue of patience
Similar words
honestidad: Truthfulness and fidelity to facts in speech and behavior, without deception.
integridad: Steadfast adherence to moral principles and consistency between values and actions.
bondad: Inclination to be kind and caring toward others, showing compassion and goodwill.
ética: Set of moral principles used to judge whether actions are right or wrong.
Definition in Spanish
Rasgo o hábito positivo del carácter que favorece comportamientos correctos o beneficiosos.
Word origin
Derived from Latin virtus 'strength, worth', with the sense evolving from bodily strength or value to moral excellence.
Usage tips
- Unlike English virtue, Spanish virtud commonly appears with inanimate subjects to list benefits or abilities, and context determines whether it means moral goodness or practical efficacy.
Other meanings
- meritnoun
- efficacynoun
Opposites
- viciovicenoun
Related words
- virtuosidadexcellencenoun
- virtuososkillfuladjective