coraggioso
brave, courageous
Intermediate Adjective
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Pronunciation
/koradˈdʒoːzo/
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Cultural Note
'Coraggio' (courage) is deeply embedded in Italian identity, from the Risorgimento heroes to everyday resilience. The phrase 'Coraggio!' is also used as encouragement, similar to 'Come on, you can do it!' Calling someone 'coraggioso/a' is a profound compliment that implies moral strength, not just physical bravery.
📝 Example Sentences
Sei stata molto coraggiosa a dire la verità.
You were very brave to tell the truth.
Ci vuole un uomo coraggioso per ammettere i propri errori.
It takes a brave man to admit his own mistakes.
I vigili del fuoco sono persone coraggiose.
Firefighters are brave people.
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| feminine_plural | coraggiose |
| masculine_plural | coraggiosi |
| feminine_singular | coraggiosa |
| masculine_singular | coraggioso |