virtud
/beer-TOOD/
virtue
Virtud can mean moral excellence, shown here through an act of kindness.
virtud(noun)
virtue
?moral excellence
goodness
?behavior showing high moral standards
,rectitude
?honesty and correct behavior
π In Action
La paciencia es una virtud muy necesaria en este trabajo.
A2Patience is a very necessary virtue in this job.
Es una persona de gran virtud y principios.
B1They are a person of great virtue and principles.
π‘ Grammar Points
Feminine Ending in -d
Words ending in -d are usually feminine in Spanish. Use 'la' for one and 'las' for many.
Making it Plural
To talk about more than one virtue, add '-es' to the end: 'las virtudes'.
β Usage Tips
Describing People
Use this word when you want to highlight someone's best character traits, like honesty or courage.
In this context, virtud refers to a positive characteristic or quality.
virtud(noun)
quality
?a positive characteristic
advantage
?a benefit of using something
,strength
?a strong point
π In Action
La principal virtud de este coche es su bajo consumo.
B1The main quality of this car is its low fuel consumption.
Ese plan tiene la virtud de ser muy simple.
B1That plan has the advantage of being very simple.
β Usage Tips
Virtud vs. Ventaja
While 'ventaja' is a general advantage, 'virtud' implies that the advantage comes from an inherent good quality of the item itself.
En virtud de can mean 'by virtue of,' representing the power or authority of one thing over another.
virtud(noun)
by virtue of
?used in the phrase 'en virtud de'
power
?the force or effect of something
π In Action
En virtud de la nueva ley, el contrato queda cancelado.
C1By virtue of the new law, the contract is cancelled.
βοΈ Quick Practice
π‘ Quick Quiz: virtud
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'virtud' to mean an advantage or a strong point of an object?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'virtud' only used for religious or moral topics?
No! While it often describes moral character, it is also very commonly used to describe the 'strong points' or 'advantages' of things like machines, plans, or software.
How do I use 'en virtud de' in a conversation?
It is quite formal. You would usually only see it in official documents or serious news reports to mean 'because of' or 'based on' a rule or law.