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How do you say "brave" in Spanish?
valiente
In Spanish, "brave" is valiente.
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Pronunciation
For 'valiente', blend the vowel pair quickly into one syllable rather than separating them; stress naturally falls on the second-to-last syllable, and keep every vowel crisp and unglided.
Grammar notes
valiente is a adjective used the same way as its English equivalent.
Example sentence
La valiente chica salvó al gatito.
The brave girl saved the kitten.
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How to remember valiente
Say 'valiente' while picturing yourself in the situation 'The brave girl saved the kitten.' so the word sticks to that mental snapshot.
Related words
- jealous Celoso
- proud orgulloso
- ashamed avergonzado
- embarrassed avergonzado
- confused confundido
- curious curioso
- bored aburrido
- lonely solitario
- grateful agradecido
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Questions about valiente
How do you pronounce valiente?
For 'valiente', blend the vowel pair quickly into one syllable rather than separating them; stress naturally falls on the second-to-last syllable, and keep every vowel crisp and unglided.
Is valiente formal or casual?
valiente is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.
How is valiente used in Spanish?
valiente is used the same way as the equivalent English adjective. For example: La valiente chica salvó al gatito. (The brave girl saved the kitten.).
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