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coraje

koh-RAH-heh/koˈɾa.xe/

“coraje” means “courage” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

courage, bravery

Also: guts, valor
NounmA2
A small child standing bravely in front of a slightly intimidating but friendly-looking obstacle, holding a wooden shield.

📝 In Action

Tuvo el coraje de decir la verdad a pesar de las consecuencias.

A2

He had the courage to tell the truth despite the consequences.

Se necesita mucho coraje para empezar un negocio desde cero.

B1

It takes a lot of bravery to start a business from scratch.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • valentía (bravery)
  • valor (valor)
  • arrojo (boldness)

Antonyms

  • miedo (fear)
  • cobardía (cowardice)

Common Collocations

  • tener coraje – to have courage
  • sacar coraje – to summon courage

anger, resentment

Also: rage
NounmB1
Mexico
A cartoon character with a bright red face, clenched fists, and steam coming out of their head, symbolizing intense rage.

📝 In Action

Le dio mucho coraje que su equipo perdiera el partido.

B1

It made him very angry that his team lost the game.

El niño gritó con coraje cuando no le dieron el dulce.

B1

The boy yelled in anger when they didn't give him the candy.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • rabia (rage)
  • ira (wrath)
  • enfado (annoyance)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • dar coraje – to make someone angry
  • sentir coraje – to feel resentment/anger

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "coraje" in Spanish:

anger→bravery→courage→guts→rage→resentment→valor→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: coraje

Question 1 of 2

Which English translation is correct for the following sentence: 'Me da coraje ver tanta basura en la calle.'

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
corajudo(courageous; (also) quick-tempered) — Adjective
corajudamente(courageously; angrily) — Adverb
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

The word comes from the Old French 'corage,' which meant 'heart, spirit, or temper.' This connection to the 'heart' is why it can mean both mental strength (courage) and strong emotion (anger). It ultimately traces back to the Latin word 'cor,' meaning 'heart.'

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

French: couragePortuguese: coragem

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Frequently Asked Questions

How can one word mean both 'courage' and 'anger'?

This happens because the original root of 'coraje' is the Latin word for 'heart' (cor). Historically, both intense bravery and intense fury were thought to come from the 'spirit' or 'heart.' The context of the sentence will always make the meaning clear.

Is 'coraje' interchangeable with 'valentía'?

'Coraje' and 'valentía' are perfect synonyms when talking about bravery. However, 'valentía' never means 'anger,' so 'coraje' is the more versatile word.