valientes
“valientes” means “brave” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
brave, courageous
Also: valiant
📝 In Action
Mis padres siempre fueron muy valientes al enfrentar los problemas.
A2My parents were always very brave when facing problems.
Fueron decisiones difíciles, pero valientes.
B1They were difficult, but courageous, decisions.
Necesitamos equipos valientes para explorar el área desconocida.
A2We need brave teams to explore the unknown area.
the brave ones, heroes
Also: courageous people
📝 In Action
Los valientes siempre serán recordados por la historia.
B1The brave ones will always be remembered by history.
Solo las valientes se atrevieron a cruzar el río helado.
B2Only the courageous women dared to cross the frozen river.
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Quick Quiz: valientes
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Which sentence uses 'valientes' as a noun (referring to people)?
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📚 Etymology▼
The word comes from the Latin term *valēre*, meaning 'to be strong' or 'to be worthy.' The Spanish word 'valiente' developed from the active form of this verb, referring to someone who is actively strong or robust.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'valientes' masculine or feminine?
It is both! The singular form 'valiente' is the same for men and women. The plural form 'valientes' is used for both masculine plural (los valientes) and feminine plural (las valientes).
What is the singular form of 'valientes'?
The singular form is 'valiente'.