Italian · Emotions & Descriptions
"Brave" in Italian: coraggioso/a
coraggioso/a
Brave in Italian is coraggioso (koh-rahj-JOH-zoh) for masculine and coraggiosa for feminine. Che coraggio! is a quick praise.
After a tough talk
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How to pronounce coraggioso/a
Say it
koh-rahj-JOH-zoh
/koradˈdʒo.so/
Coraggioso stresses JOH: koh-rahj-JOH-zoh. Soft g before i/o like genre.
"Brave" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| coraggioso | brave (m.) Masculine singular. | Masculine singular. |
| coraggiosa | brave (f.) Feminine singular. | Feminine singular. |
| che coraggio! | how brave! / what courage! Quick praise. | Quick praise. |
| essere coraggioso | to be brave Describing character. | Describing character. |
How to use coraggioso/a in real life
- 1After a tough talk
Sei stato davvero coraggioso a dirlo.
You were really brave to say that.
Coraggioso for a man/boy or masculine agreement.
- 2Cheering a friend
È stata coraggiosa ad affrontare l'esame.
She was brave to face the exam.
Coraggiosa feminine.
- 3Kids at the pool
Dai, sii coraggioso: l'acqua non è gelata.
Come on, be brave: the water isn't freezing.
Sii coraggioso as encouragement.
Mistakes English speakers make with coraggioso/a
Incorrect: Lei è coraggioso.
Correct: Lei è coraggiosa.
Agree gender: feminine coraggiosa.
Incorrect: Sei molto brave.
Correct: Sei molto coraggioso/a.
Brave is coraggioso/a; bravo means good/well done.
Good to know
Bravo! means well done, not brave. If you want courage, reach for coraggio or coraggioso so you don't accidentally praise someone's homework.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Supporting someone before a medical check
ChatPal
Oggi sei davvero coraggiosa.
Today you're really brave.
You
Grazie. Non mi sento coraggiosa, solo agitata.
Thanks. I don't feel brave, just nervous.
ChatPal
Anche così conta. Sei coraggiosa ad andarci.
Even so it counts. You're brave to go.
You
Ok. Entriamo insieme.
Ok. Let's go in together.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Brave" in Italian
Is bravo the same as brave?
No. Bravo is good/well done. Brave is coraggioso/a.
How do gender forms work?
Coraggioso (m.), coraggiosa (f.), coraggiosi/coraggiose (plural).
How do I say be brave?
Sii coraggioso/a or fatti coraggio.
What noun means courage?
Il coraggio.
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