How to Say "Bravery" in Latin

fortitudo

[fɔr.tɪˈtuː.doː]

The Latin word for bravery is fortitudo.

fortitudo is a noun used to express the quality of being brave.

Meaning: being brave (noun)

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In Roman military culture, exhibiting fortitudo could earn a soldier a 'corona civica' or 'civic crown'. This was one of the highest honors, awarded for saving the life of a fellow citizen in battle.
In the Stoic philosophy of ancient Rome, fortitudo was considered one of the four cardinal virtues. It was seen as a necessary tool for maintaining inner peace amidst external chaos.
English speakers can find the ancestor of fortitudo in the word 'fortress', which describes a place built for strength and defense.

Virtus est ornamentum et splendor animi.
Bravery is the ornament and radiance of the soul.
Fortitudo vincit.
Courage conquers.
Magnitudo animi fortitudinem ostendit.
The greatness of the soul shows bravery.
Fortitudo est virtus magna.
Bravery is a great virtue.
In periculis fortitudo necessaria est.
Bravery is necessary in dangers.

Two friends discuss a soldier's actions.

Gaius

Vidisne quomodo miles pugnavit?
Did you see how the soldier fought?
Aurelia

Ita, eius fortitudo erat incredibilis.
Yes, his bravery was incredible.
Gaius

Non multi sic audaces sunt.
Not many are so bold.
Aurelia

Verum est, Aurelia.
It is true, Aurelia.

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