resilientia
The English phrase 'resilience' is translated into Latin as resilientia.
resilientia refers to mental ability.
Meaning: mental ability (noun)
Which one should you use?
You may use Fortitudo to specifically denote fortitude or strength and Perseverantia is another formal way to express the concept of resilience.
Did you know?
- The root of resilientia comes from the verb resilire, which literally means 'to jump back' or 'to recoil'. While English uses 'resilience' for mental strength, the original Latin image was that of a physical spring or a ball bouncing back.
- In Latin, the ability to handle pain or emotional distress is often expressed as patientia, which literally translates to 'suffering'.
- In classical Latin, the concept of mental resilience is more frequently captured by constantia, which implies a steadfastness or a firmness of character rather than a 'bouncing back'.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing a difficult challenge at school.
- MarcusIste concursus erat valde difficilis, Julia.That competition was very difficult, Julia.
- JuliaIta, sed resilientia nos adiuvavit.Yes, but resilience helped us.
- MarcusVere, non desistimus.True, we did not give up.
- JuliaFortitudo et resilientia sunt claves.Strength and resilience are the keys.
