B1 — Intermediateadjective
coraggioso
brave, courageous
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
audacearditointrepidovalorosotemerario
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
codardovigliaccopaurosotimidopavido
Usage note
'Coraggioso' is the neutral term. 'Audace' implies boldness. 'Temerario' suggests reckless courage. 'Intrepido' (fearless) is slightly literary. 'Valoroso' is used for war heroes (literary/formal).
Example
"È stato molto coraggioso aiutare quella persona in pericolo."
"It was very brave of him to help that person in danger."
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