B2 verb Neutro

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.

Exemplos

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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.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
bravery
Verb
brave
Advérbio
bravely
Adjetivo
brave
Relacionado
braveness
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Dica de memorização

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.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: bravery

Exemplos

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.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
bravery
Verb
brave
Advérbio
bravely
Adjetivo
brave
Relacionado
braveness

Colocações comuns

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 Comuns

put on a brave face

put on a brave face

brave the elements

brave the elements

fortune favors the brave

fortune favors the brave

Frequentemente confundido com

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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Erros comuns

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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Dica de memorização

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

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Origem da palavra

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

Padrões gramaticais

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.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: bravery

Palavras relacionadas

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

for

A1

Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

A1

A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

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