brave

[/breɪv/]

adjective/verb

corajoso/bravo

1. (adjective) possessing or exhibiting courage; not afraid

She was brave enough to speak up against injustice.

Ela foi corajosa o suficiente para falar contra a injustiça.

2. (adjective) showing courage in the face of danger or pain

The brave soldiers fought valiantly.

Os soldados corajosos lutaram valientemente.

3. (verb) to face or endure something difficult or unpleasant with courage

He braved the storm to rescue the child.

Ele enfrentou a tempestade para resgatar a criança.

4. (noun, archaic) a Native American warrior or a man of courage

The braves gathered around the fire.

Os guerreiros se reuniram ao redor do fogo.

NYC Slang

mad brave - slang intensifier meaning extremely courageous or bold

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

corajoso

most common usage for the adjective meaning courageous

Rio de Janeiro

valente

colloquial alternative emphasizing boldness and bravery

São Paulo

bravo

used as an exclamation of approval; less common for the adjective alone

Portugal

bravo/corajoso

bravo is more frequently used; corajoso is also acceptable

put on a brave face - appear courageous despite being afraid (fazer cara de bravo/corajoso apesar do medo)

the brave new world - an idealistic but potentially troubling future (o novo mundo corajoso/utópico)

home of the brave - a reference to courage and patriotism (lar dos corajosos)

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