il coraggio
courage
Forza interiore che permette di affrontare la paura, le difficoltà o il pericolo con determinazione e fiducia.
Coraggio (Italian)
Meaning: The word coraggio means courage or bravery in English. It refers to the mental or moral strength to face danger, fear, or difficulty without being overcome by it.
Parts:
- The word comes from the Latin coraticum, related to cor meaning "heart." This connection emphasizes having heart or spirit in facing challenges.
Synonyms:
- audacia (boldness)
- valore (valor)
- ardire (daring)
- temerarietà (daredevilry, sometimes used negatively)
Antonyms:
- paura (fear)
- codardia (cowardice)
- viltà (cowardice)
Additional notes:
- Sometimes "coraggio" can be used as an interjection or encouragement, like saying "Che coraggio!" (What courage!) or simply "Coraggio!" which means "Be brave!" or "Keep going!"
In summary, coraggio is a noun representing the quality of being brave or courageous, central to overcoming challenges in life.
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Examples
Hai bisogno di molto coraggio per parlare davanti alla classe.noun
You need a lot of courage to speak in front of the class.
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