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valour

[/ˈvæl.ər/]
nounmasculine
valor
1. Great courage in the face of danger, especially in battle; bravery
The soldier showed great valour during the war.
O soldado mostrou grande valor durante a guerra.
2. Personal bravery and courage in confronting difficulty or danger
Her valour in standing up for her beliefs was admirable.
Seu valor ao defender suas convicções foi admirável.
NYC Slang
heart
Synonyms
braverycourageheroismboldnessintrepidityfearlessness
Antonyms
cowardicetimidityfearweakness

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
coragem
Often used interchangeably with 'valor' in everyday speech
Portugal
valor
Standard usage; British spelling 'valour' reflects Portuguese linguistic ties
General Brazilian
bravura
More literary or formal alternative

Related Idioms & Phrases

valour is the better part of discretion
show valour
deed of valour
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