brave
gb/bɹˈeɪv/ us/bɹˈeɪv/
A2
Inglés
~ 9800
Acepciones
0 acepciones
adjective
A2
property
1
showing courage despite fear
Not afraid to do something that is dangerous or hard, or trying to do it even if you are afraid.
Patrón de uso:
brave [person / action / decision]
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes say *'He is very courage'* instead of 'He is very brave' or 'He has a lot of courage'. Use 'brave' as an adjective before a noun (a brave man) or after 'be' (She is brave). Also, do not say *'He is a brave'* in normal modern English; say 'He is brave' or 'He is a brave person'.
Sinónimos
courageous (Very close in meaning, slightly more formal and often used in serious or written contexts.)
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bold (Suggests confidence and willingness to take risks; can also mean 'not shy' or 'bright in appearance'.)
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fearless (Suggests having little or no fear at all, stronger than 'brave' which allows feeling fear.)
Antónimos
cowardly (Describes someone who avoids danger or difficulty because of fear.)
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timid (Suggests being shy and easily frightened, less strong than 'cowardly'.)
Colocaciones
brave man
|brave woman
|brave child
|brave soldier
|brave decision
|brave choice
Temas
emotions
|character
|conflict
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- The firefighters were incredibly brave during the rescue.
- It was very brave of her to speak in public about her illness.
- He made a brave decision to leave a secure job and start his own business.
- The children were scared, but they tried to be brave.
- She gave a brave little smile and walked onto the stage.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The soldier was very brave in the war.
- It is brave to say sorry when you are wrong.
- The boy was scared of the dog, but he tried to be brave.
- She made a brave choice to move to another country alone.
- My sister is brave; she is not afraid of spiders.
Verbo
B2
action
2
face danger or difficulty
To go into or stay in a bad or hard situation instead of running away from it.
Patrón de uso:
brave [danger / weather / situation / criticism]
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes use 'brave' like an intransitive verb, for example *'We braved for the storm'*. In this sense, 'brave' is a transitive verb and must take a direct object: 'We braved the storm.' Also, do not say *'brave to the storm'*; omit the preposition: 'brave the storm'.
Sinónimos
face (Very common and neutral; does not always include the idea of courage as strongly as 'brave'.)
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confront (Suggests directly dealing with a problem or person; can sound more formal or serious.)
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endure (Focuses on continuing through something difficult for a long time, not on the initial act of facing it.)
Antónimos
avoid (Focuses on staying away from the difficult or unpleasant thing instead of dealing with it.)
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escape (Emphasizes getting away from danger or difficulty rather than meeting it.)
Colocaciones
brave the storm
|brave the cold
|brave the elements
|brave the crowds
|brave the traffic
Temas
emotions
|conflict
|weather
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- Thousands of fans braved the rain to see the concert.
- She braved the rush-hour traffic to get to the meeting on time.
- He decided to brave his boss's anger and tell the truth.
- Residents are braving freezing temperatures after the power cuts.
- We would have to brave the crowds if we went shopping now.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- Many people braved the cold to watch the game.
- She braved the storm to bring food to her parents.
- He braved his fear of flying and took the plane.
- We braved the heavy rain to visit the museum.
- They braved the long line to buy tickets.
adjective
literary
C1
property
3
bright and noticeable in style
Bright and strong in color or style so that people notice it easily and may think it is a bit risky.
Patrón de uso:
brave [color / design / outfit / new look]
Sinónimos
bold (Very close in this sense; often used for strong colors and designs.)
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striking (Emphasizes that something catches your attention immediately; does not always suggest risk.)
Antónimos
plain (Simple and without special decoration or strong color.)
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subdued (Quiet and soft in color or style, the opposite of bright and strong.)
Colocaciones
brave colors
|brave design
|brave new logo
|brave outfit
|brave use of red
Temas
art
|fashion
|description
|arts_entertainment
|clothing
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- The designer chose brave colors for the new collection.
- It's a brave outfit, but it really suits you.
- The restaurant's brave interior design certainly gets people talking.
- They painted the house a brave shade of yellow.
- Her brave use of patterns makes the room feel energetic.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- He wore a brave red jacket to the party.
- The room has brave colors on the walls.
- It is a brave design, but I like it.
- She chose a brave green dress for her wedding.
- The artist uses brave lines and shapes in his work.
Sustantivo
literary
C1
entity
4
very courageous people, especially soldiers
Used mainly as "the brave" to mean people, often soldiers, who are very brave.
Patrón de uso:
the brave [plural verb]
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes try to use 'a brave' as a normal singular noun for 'a brave person' in modern English. In contemporary usage, 'the brave' is mostly a fixed literary phrase meaning brave people, not an everyday countable noun.
Sinónimos
heroes (Focuses on people admired for brave or noble acts; more common in modern speech.)
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warriors (Stresses fighters in battle; often used in historical or fantasy contexts.)
Antónimos
cowards (People who are not brave and avoid danger or responsibility because of fear.)
Colocaciones
the brave
|the brave and the bold
|honor the brave
|remember the brave
|fallen brave
Temas
emotions
|war
|literature
|politics
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- A minute of silence was held to honor the brave.
- Songs were written to remember the brave who died in the battle.
- Monuments to the brave stand in many town squares.
- We owe our freedom to the brave who fought before us.
- The ceremony paid tribute to the brave and their families.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- They built a statue for the brave who died in the war.
- We remember the brave on this special day.
- The mayor thanked the brave for their service.
- This song is for the brave who helped our country.
- They had a parade to honor the brave.
Sustantivo
archaic
C2
entity
5
Native American warrior (dated usage)
An old word in stories for a Native American man who fights as a warrior. This word is not polite in modern English.
Patrón de uso:
Indian brave
Error frecuente:
Learners may see this sense in old books and think it is neutral. In modern English, avoid using 'brave' to refer to Native American people; use 'Native American', the specific nation name, or 'warrior' if the person is a fighter.
Sinónimos
warrior (Neutral word for a fighter in war; does not carry the outdated and stereotypical meaning of 'brave'.)
Antónimos
civilian (A person who is not a soldier or warrior; opposite in role, not in courage.)
Colocaciones
Indian brave
|young brave
|Sioux brave
|warrior brave
Temas
history
|culture
|politics
Ejemplos
- In the old novel, a young brave guides the settlers through the forest.
- Many classic Western films showed 'Indian braves' in a stereotyped way.
- Modern writers avoid using the word 'brave' in this sense because it can be offensive.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The old book talks about an Indian brave.
- Today, people do not use the word 'brave' for Native American men.
- This meaning of 'brave' is old and can hurt people.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
brave
AFI
GB/bɹˈeɪv/
US/bɹˈeɪv/
Sílabas y acento
brave (1 sílaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (brave)
Formas de la palabra
Adjective
- Base: brave
- Comparative: braver
- Superlative: bravest
Noun
- Base: brave
- Plural: brave, braves
Verb
- Base: brave
- 3rd Person Singular: braves
- Present Participle: braving
- Past: braved
Familia de palabras
Expresiones
be brave
1/bˈi bɹˈeɪv/
fixed phrase
to show courage, not fear
To not be afraid, or to try not to be afraid, when you do something hard, dangerous, or painful. Often used to comfort or encourage someone.
Ejemplos
- The nurse told the child to be brave when she gave him the injection.
- Be brave and tell her how you really feel.
- He tried to be brave in front of his family, even though he was very worried.
brave enough to [do something]
1/bɹˈeɪv ɪnˈʌf tə dˈu sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
having enough courage for an action
Having the needed courage to do something that is scary or difficult.
Ejemplos
- Are you brave enough to speak in front of 500 people?
- She was finally brave enough to leave her unhappy job.
- He wasn't brave enough to tell his parents the truth.
brave it out
1/bɹˈeɪv ˈɪt ˈaʊt/
phrasal verb
endure a hard situation
To continue in a bad or painful situation and not give up or run away until it is over.
Ejemplos
- The children decided to brave it out and keep playing in the heavy rain.
- She could have gone home early, but she braved it out until the end of the meeting.
- He chose to brave it out rather than cancel the performance.
brave new world
1/bɹˈeɪv njˈu wˈɚld/
idiom
literary
strange, exciting new situation
A completely new way of living, working, or thinking that is very different from before and may seem exciting but also a little scary or dangerous.
Ejemplos
- Many people feel lost in this brave new world of artificial intelligence.
- Online learning has created a brave new world for both teachers and students.
- The invention of smartphones opened a brave new world of communication.
Fortune favors the brave
1/fˈɔɹt͡ʃun fˈeɪvɚz ðə bɹˈeɪv/
idiom
literary
success comes to risk-takers
A saying that means people who are brave and take risks are more likely to get good results or success.
Ejemplos
- He invested in his own company, believing that fortune favors the brave.
- She moved abroad without a job offer, saying that fortune favors the brave.
- If you really want change, remember that fortune favors the brave.
put on a brave face
1/pˈʊt ˈɔn ə bɹˈeɪv fˈeɪs/
idiom
hide feelings of fear or sadness
To behave as if you are happy, calm, or not afraid, even when you are really sad, worried, or scared inside.
Ejemplos
- She put on a brave face and went back to work the next day.
- He tried to put on a brave face for the kids, but they knew he was upset.
- Although she was nervous, she put on a brave face during the interview.
the brave and the bold
1/ðə bɹˈeɪv ˈænd ðə bˈoʊld/
fixed phrase
literary
people who are brave and daring
People who are very brave and not afraid to take big risks.
Ejemplos
- This extreme sport is only for the brave and the bold.
- The city has always attracted the brave and the bold from across the country.
- The competition is a challenge for the brave and the bold, not for the faint-hearted.
brave the elements
1/bɹˈeɪv ðə ˈɛləmənts/
fixed phrase
go out in bad weather
To go outside or stay outside even when the weather is very cold, wet, or stormy.
Ejemplos
- Hundreds of fans braved the elements to watch the match.
- We decided not to brave the elements and stayed at home instead.
- Only a few shoppers braved the elements on such a windy day.
brave the elements
2/bɹˈeɪv ðə ˈɛləmənts/
fixed phrase
Go out in bad weather
To go outside even when the weather is bad.
Ejemplos
- We braved the elements to watch the parade.
- Despite the storm, they braved the elements to help their neighbors.