fortitude
/fɔːˈtɪtjuːd/
fuerza de ánimo
She showed great fortitude during her recovery.
Ella mostró gran fortaleza de ánimo durante su recuperación.
literario
Mental and emotional strength in facing difficulty, adversity, danger or pain without yielding.
The prisoners displayed remarkable fortitude under torture.
Los prisioneros mostraron una fortaleza notable bajo la tortura.
Often implies a stoic endurance rather than active bravery.
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Usage Tip
Use 'fortitude' when you want to emphasize the internal strength required to endure pain or hardship over time, rather than just a moment of bravery.
Origen de la palabra
From Latin fortitudo, from fortis meaning 'strong'.
Notas de uso
A formal term often used in literary or serious contexts to describe enduring suffering with dignity.
Desglose de la palabra
forti-
strong (from Latin fortis)
root-tude
state or condition
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