B1 — Intermediateadjective
coraggioso
brave, courageous
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
audaceintrepidovalorosoardito
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
codardovigliaccopaurosotimoroso
Usage note
'Audace' implies boldness and risk-taking. 'Intrepido' = fearless (literary). 'Valoroso' = valiant (heroic context). All stronger than 'coraggioso'.
Example
"Il pompiere è stato molto coraggioso nell'entrare nell'edificio in fiamme."
"The firefighter was very brave in entering the burning building."
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