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"Valiente" is an adjective which is often translated as "brave", and "fuerte" is an adjective which is often translated as "strong". Learn more about the difference between "valiente" and "fuerte" below.
valiente(
bah
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lyehn
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teh
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (valorous)
a. brave
El búfalo valiente asumió el riesgo y cruzó el río.The brave buffalo took the risk and crossed the river.
b. courageous
Sé agradecido por los hombres y mujeres valientes que luchan por nuestra libertad.Be thankful for the courageous men and women who fight for our freedom.
c. valiant
El guerrero valiente agarró su espada y se enfrentó a la batalla.The valiant warrior clutched his sword and entered into battle.
This means that the noun can be masculine or feminine, depending on the gender of the noun it refers to (e.g., el doctor, la doctora).
a. brave person
Hay que tener respeto por las valientes que lucharon por sus derechos.One must have respect for the brave women who fought for their rights.
fuerte(
fwehr
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teh
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (robust)
2. (intense)
3. (filling)
a. heavy
Debemos comer algo fuerte antes de hacer senderismo.We should eat something heavy before hiking.
4. (shocking)
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
a. loudly
Por favor, hable fuerte para que pueda oírle con este ruido.Please, speak loudly so I can hear you with all this noise.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
7. (military)
8. (specialty)
