sé valiente
/se baljente/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'be brave' is translated into Spanish as sé valiente.
This phrase is an encouraging command used to tell someone to show courage in a difficult situation.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase changes depending on who you are addressing. Use sé valiente for an informal singular subject, sea valiente for a formal singular subject and sean valientes if you are addressing a group of people.
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking regions, the concept of bravery is linked to the phrase tener agallas, which literally means 'to have gills'.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, instead of saying sé valiente, people might use the phrase échale ganas to encourage someone to face a struggle with grit.
- The root of valiente is the verb 'valer', which means 'to be worth'. This implies that a brave person is someone who possesses intrinsic worth or validity.
Examples in context
- Entiendo tus miedos, pero sé valiente y atrévete a dar el primer paso.I understand your fears, but be brave and dare to take the first step.
- ¡No tengas miedo, sé valiente!Don't be afraid, be brave!
- Sé valiente y afronta tus miedos.Be brave and face your fears.
- Sé valiente, todo saldrá bien.Be brave, everything will be fine.
- Sé valiente durante la entrevista.Be brave during the interview.
Example conversation
Mateo is nervous before a big presentation.
- LucíaSé valiente, Mateo, tú puedes hacerlo.Be brave, Mateo, you can do it.
- MateoGracias, Lucía, estoy muy nervioso.Thanks, Lucía, I am very nervous.
- LucíaConfío en ti, sé valiente.I trust you, be brave.
- MateoLo intentaré con todas mis fuerzas.I will try with all my might.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
