braveza
/bɾaˈbeθa/feminine
Bravery in Spanish is translated as braveza. Wiktionary also lists bravura.
Meaning: being brave (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| braveza | /bɾaˈbeθa/ /bɾaˈbesa/ |
feminine |
| bravura | /bɾaˈbuɾa/ | feminine |
The English concept of bravery can be expressed through several different Spanish words depending on the specific nuance of the courage being described. While braveza is one option, the most frequent synonym used in everyday Spanish is valentía.
Which one should you use?
The choice of word changes the meaning of the bravery described. Bravura is a nuanced term that often implies a more aggressive, fierce or wild kind of bravery, such as that of a bull or a person in a fight. In contrast, if you want to emphasize boldness and daring in a formal context, you might use audacia.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the word gallardía is used to refer to bravery.
How does it change in a sentence?
Both braveza and bravura are feminine nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/bɾaˈbeθa/
Did you know?
- While 'brave' in English is almost always a compliment, using bravo in Spanish to describe a person can sometimes mean they are angry or even coarse.
- The term gallardía refers to a specific type of bravery that is also tied to being elegant, stately, or possessing a certain noble bearing.
- The word braveza shares a root with the word bravo, which in Spanish can also describe the sea when it is stormy or rough.
Examples in context
- Admiro tu valentía para enfrentar los desafíos de la vida.I admire your bravery in facing life's challenges.
- Necesitarás mucho coraje para tomar esa decisión tan difícil.You will need a lot of bravery to make that tough decision.
- El escalador mostró gran audacia al escalar la montaña más alta del mundo.The climber showed great bravery in scaling the highest mountain in the world.
- ¡Qué valor tienes para lanzarte en paracaídas!How brave you are for skydiving!
- Siempre he admirado tu arrojo para enfrentar nuevas experiencias.I've always admired your bravery in facing new experiences.
- Tu osadía al perseguir tus sueños es inspiradora.Your bravery in pursuing your dreams is inspiring.
- Enfrentó al toro con gallardía y maestría.He faced the bull with bravery and mastery.
- Mi abuelo era un corajudo que nunca retrocedía ante ninguna dificultad.My grandpa was a brave man who never backed down from any challenge.
Example conversation
Lucía and Mateo are talking about a hero in a story.
- LucíaEl personaje tiene mucha braveza.The character has a lot of bravery.
- MateoSí, Mateo cree que es muy valiente.Yes, Mateo thinks he is very brave.
- LucíaSu braveza salvó a todo el pueblo.His bravery saved the whole town.
- MateoEs una historia muy inspiradora.It is a very inspiring story.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “bravery” translations and entries braveza, bravura, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
