B2 verb Neutral

bravery

/ˈbreɪ.vər.i/

Bravery is the quality of spirit that enables a person to face difficulty, danger, or pain without fear. It involves the mental or moral strength to venture, persevere, and withstand stressful or frightening situations.

Ejemplos

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1

The little boy showed great bravery when he went to the dentist for the first time.

The little boy showed great bravery when he went to the dentist for the first time.

2

The officer was commended for her bravery in the line of duty.

The officer was commended for her bravery in the line of duty.

3

I can't believe your bravery, actually standing up to the school bully like that.

I can't believe your bravery, actually standing up to the school bully like that.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
bravery
Verb
brave
Adverbio
bravely
Adjetivo
brave
Relacionado
braveness
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Truco para recordar

Think of a Knight in an ARMORY. He must have BRAVERY to wear the ARMOR and fight.

Quiz rápido

The firefighter was recognized for his ______ after saving three people from the burning building.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: bravery

Ejemplos

1

The little boy showed great bravery when he went to the dentist for the first time.

everyday

The little boy showed great bravery when he went to the dentist for the first time.

2

The officer was commended for her bravery in the line of duty.

formal

The officer was commended for her bravery in the line of duty.

3

I can't believe your bravery, actually standing up to the school bully like that.

informal

I can't believe your bravery, actually standing up to the school bully like that.

4

Historical accounts of the war often emphasize the bravery of the infantry units.

academic

Historical accounts of the war often emphasize the bravery of the infantry units.

5

It takes professional bravery to admit a mistake that cost the company a client.

business

It takes professional bravery to admit a mistake that cost the company a client.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
bravery
Verb
brave
Adverbio
bravely
Adjetivo
brave
Relacionado
braveness

Colocaciones comunes

act of bravery act of bravery
show bravery show bravery
award for bravery award for bravery
exceptional bravery exceptional bravery
moral bravery moral bravery

Frases Comunes

put on a brave face

put on a brave face

brave the elements

brave the elements

fortune favors the brave

fortune favors the brave

Se confunde a menudo con

bravery vs bravado

Bravery is actual courage in the face of danger, while bravado is a false or exaggerated show of courage meant to impress others.

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Notas de uso

Bravery is typically an uncountable noun used to describe a general quality. When referring to specific instances, it is often paired with the word 'act' as in 'an act of bravery'.

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Errores comunes

Learners often use the adjective 'brave' as a noun. For example, they might say 'He showed much brave' instead of 'He showed much bravery'.

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Truco para recordar

Think of a Knight in an ARMORY. He must have BRAVERY to wear the ARMOR and fight.

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Origen de la palabra

From the Middle French 'braverie', which originally meant 'splendor' or 'showiness', based on the adjective 'brave'.

Patrones gramaticales

uncountable noun often modified by adjectives (e.g., incredible bravery) used in the pattern 'bravery in the face of [something]'
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Contexto cultural

In many Western cultures, bravery is traditionally associated with military honors and medals awarded for service.

Quiz rápido

The firefighter was recognized for his ______ after saving three people from the burning building.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: bravery

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lung

A1

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tropical

A1

Relating to the hot regions of the Earth near the equator. It describes weather that is very warm and wet, or plants and animals that come from these areas.

trader

A1

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indoor

A1

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threshold

A1

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tribute

A1

A tribute is something that you say, do, or give to show your respect and admiration for someone. It is often a public act used to honor a person's life, work, or memory.

elder

A1

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russian

A1

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southeastern

A1

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