valente
brave, valiant, tough
Beginner Adjective
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Pronunciation
/vɐˈlẽ.t͡ʃi/
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Cultural Note
Valente is often used with children to encourage bravery ('Sê valente!'). It has an informal, warm quality compared to the more formal 'corajoso.' It's deeply embedded in Portuguese folk tales and children's stories.
📝 Example Sentences
Sê valente, não tenhas medo!
Be brave, don't be afraid!
Ela é uma mulher valente.
She is a brave woman.
Que rapaz valente, nem chorou!
What a brave boy, he didn't even cry!
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| feminine_plural | valentes |
| masculine_plural | valentes |
| feminine_singular | valente |
| masculine_singular | valente |