Meaning
courageous, valorous, valiant
In a sentence
Sei stato molto valoroso in quel momento difficile.
You were very courageous in that difficult moment.
Non mi sento valoroso oggi, ho troppa paura.
I don't feel brave today, I'm too scared.
Quel cane valoroso ha difeso il suo amico.
That brave dog defended his friend.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| valoroso | masculine · singular |
| valorosa | feminine · singular |
| valorosi | masculine · plural |
| valorose | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- More literary and elevated than coraggioso; common in historical, epic, or ceremonial contexts.
- Usually placed before a noun in fixed-style phrases: un valoroso soldato sounds more natural than everyday casual speech.
- Agree it normally: valoroso, valorosa, valorosi, valorose.