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coraje
/koˈɾaxe/
courage
No tuvo el coraje de decirle la verdad a su jefe.
He didn't have the courage to tell his boss the truth.
formal
The mental or moral strength to face difficulty, danger, or pain without fear; bravery.
El coraje de los bomberos salvó a muchas personas del incendio.
The firefighters' courage saved many people from the fire.
Often used to describe inner strength in challenging situations.
informal
Anger or irritation, especially in the face of injustice or frustration.
Me dio mucho coraje que me culparan sin pruebas.
It made me really angry that they blamed me without evidence.
Common in Latin American Spanish; less formal than 'ira' or 'enojo'.
Collocations
tener corajeto have courageperder el corajeto lose couragehacer algo con corajeto do something with courage
Pro Tip
Context matters
In Spain, 'coraje' often means anger (e.g., 'Me dio coraje'). In Latin America, it can mean courage (e.g., 'Tuvo el coraje de hablar'). Listen for regional cues.
Word Origin
From Latin *corāticum* (heart, spirit), derived from *cor* (heart). Evolved through Old Spanish *coratge* to modern *coraje*.
Usage Notes
In Spain, 'coraje' is more commonly used to mean 'anger' (second definition), while in Latin America it retains both meanings. Context usually clarifies the intended sense.
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