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"Brave" in Spanish: valiente
valiente
Brave in Spanish is valiente. Valiente stays the same for él and ella. The plural is valientes. Use valiente to praise courage in people or acts.
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How to pronounce valiente
Say it
bah-LYEN-teh
/ba.ˈljen.te/
bah-LYEN-teh. Stress LYEN. Soft v like b; final e like eh.
"Brave" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| valiente | brave Same for masculine and feminine singular. | Same for masculine and feminine singular. |
| valientes | brave (plural) For more than one. | For more than one. |
| sé valiente | be brave Friendly encouragement. | Friendly encouragement. |
| acto valiente | brave act Praise a deed. | Praise a deed. |
How to use valiente in real life
- 1Before a talk
Sé valiente. Tú puedes.
Be brave. You can do it.
Sé valiente as encouragement.
- 2About a sister
Mi hermana es muy valiente.
My sister is very brave.
Valiente does not add -a.
- 3Team praise
Ustedes fueron valientes hoy.
You all were brave today.
Valientes plural. Ustedes, not vosotros.
Mistakes English speakers make with valiente
Incorrect: Ella es valienta.
Correct: Ella es valiente.
Valiente has no -a form. Say ella es valiente.
Incorrect: Ellos son valiente.
Correct: Ellos son valientes.
Use plural valientes for more than one.
Good to know
Good to knowValiente is warm praise across Latin America. ¡Qué valiente! cheers someone facing fear. For reckless, people may say temerario, not valiente.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Before a friend's first presentation
ChatPal
Hoy tienes que ser valiente.
Today you have to be brave.
You
Voy a intentar ser valiente.
I'm going to try to be brave.
ChatPal
Eres valiente. Habla despacio.
You're brave. Speak slowly.
You
Gracias. Respiro y empiezo.
Thanks. I'll breathe and start.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Brave" in Spanish
Does valiente change for gender?
No. Él es valiente and ella es valiente. Plural: valientes.
How do I say be brave?
Sé valiente.
Is valiente formal?
It works in casual and polite talk. Warm praise either way.
Valiente vs fuerte?
Valiente is brave; fuerte is strong.
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