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courageous
[/kəˈreɪdʒəs/]
adjective
corajoso
1.
Possessing or displaying courage; brave; willing to face danger or pain
The courageous firefighter rushed into the burning building.
O bombeiro corajoso correu para dentro do prédio em chamas.
2.
Characterized by or requiring bravery; daring
It was a courageous decision to start a new business during the recession.
Foi uma decisão corajosa começar um novo negócio durante a recessão.
NYC Slang
gutsy; got heart; got guts
Synonyms
brave
fearless
intrepid
valiant
bold
daring
heroic
Antonyms
cowardly
fearful
timid
afraid
apprehensive
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
corajoso
standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
valente
colloquial alternative
São Paulo
corajoso
standard usage
Portugal
corajoso
standard usage; may also use 'valoroso' in formal contexts
Related Idioms & Phrases
take courage
courage of one's convictions
Dutch courage
have the courage to face something
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