virtue
gb/vˈɚt͡ʃu/ us/vˈɚt͡ʃu/
B2
Inglés
~ 3000
Acepciones
0 acepciones
Sustantivo
B2
entity
1
high moral standards
The quality of being a very good and honest person.
Patrón de uso:
[someone] has the virtue of [something]
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'virtue' with 'value'. A value is a belief about what is important; a virtue is a moral quality or good behavior.
Sinónimos
morality (Focuses on the system or principles of right and wrong rather than a person's quality.)
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integrity (Stresses honesty and strong moral principles.)
Antónimos
vice (Refers to immoral or wicked behavior, the direct opposite of virtue.)
Colocaciones
moral virtue
|cardinal virtue
|great virtue
|virtue of honesty
|live by virtue
Temas
ethics
|character
|values
|religion
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- Honesty is considered a key virtue in many cultures.
- She is respected for her virtue and kindness.
- Patience is a virtue that not everyone possesses.
- His decision showed great courage and virtue.
- They admired her virtue in standing up for what was right.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- Honesty is a virtue.
- She has the virtue of kindness.
- Patience is a virtue.
- He showed virtue when he told the truth.
- Virtue is important in a leader.
Sustantivo
B2
entity
2
beneficial quality or advantage
A good feature that makes something better.
Patrón de uso:
the virtue of [something]
Error frecuente:
Learners may confuse 'virtue' here with moral goodness; in this sense, it means an advantage, not moral behavior.
Sinónimos
benefit (General term for something that helps or is good.)
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asset (Suggests a valuable or useful quality or thing.)
Antónimos
drawback (Refers to a disadvantage or negative aspect.)
Colocaciones
by virtue of
|virtue of simplicity
|virtue of design
Temas
evaluation
|quality
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- The plan has the virtue of being simple and easy to follow.
- One virtue of this car is its fuel efficiency.
- Her argument had the virtue of clarity.
- The house's main virtue is its location near the park.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- This phone has the virtue of low price.
- The plan has the virtue of being easy.
- The book has the virtue of clear language.
- The dress has the virtue of comfort.
Sustantivo
formal
C1
entity
3
sexual purity or chastity
Not having had sexual experience, especially for women in old-fashioned ideas.
Error frecuente:
Learners may not realize this meaning is old-fashioned and often only used in historical or literary contexts.
Sinónimos
chastity (Direct synonym focusing on refraining from sexual activity.)
Antónimos
promiscuity (Engaging in many sexual relationships without commitment.)
Colocaciones
protect her virtue
|lose one's virtue
Temas
relationships
|social norms
|religion
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- In the past, a woman's virtue was highly valued by society.
- He claimed he wanted to protect her virtue.
- The novel tells the story of a young woman defending her virtue.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- In the past, people cared about a woman's virtue.
- He wanted to protect her virtue.
- She was proud of her virtue.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
virtue
AFI
GB/vˈɚt͡ʃu/
US/vˈɚt͡ʃu/
Sílabas y acento
vir - tue (2 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (vir)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: virtue
- Plural: virtue, virtues
Familia de palabras
Forms
virtues
noun
Core family
virtuous
adjective B2
Related words
virtuously
adverb
virtuousness
noun
Negative and opposite forms
vice
noun B2
unvirtuous
adjective
Advanced or less common
virtuoso
noun C1
virtuosity
noun C1
Expresiones
by virtue of
1/bˈaɪ vˈɚt͡ʃu əv/
fixed phrase
formal
because of something
Because of something or as a result of it.
Ejemplos
- She got the job by virtue of her experience.
- By virtue of his position, he had access to confidential information.
patience is a virtue
1/pˈeɪʃəns ˈɪz ə vˈɚt͡ʃu/
idiom
patience is an important quality
It is good and important to be patient.
Ejemplos
- I know you're eager to leave, but patience is a virtue.
- He waited quietly, remembering that patience is a virtue.