valente — meaning in English

English meaning

• brave adj Willing to face danger, pain, or difficulty without giving in to fear.
• bully noun A person who deliberately mistreats, threatens, or intimidates others they see as weaker.
• gallant adj Brave and honorable, especially in the face of danger.
• valiant adj Showing great courage, especially in a difficult or dangerous situation.

Senses

valente is used for these senses in English:

• bully (US, slang, dated) Very good.
• gallant Brave, valiant, courteous, especially with regard to male attitudes towards women.

brave — full definition

1. adj Willing to face danger, pain, or difficulty without giving in to fear.
2. verb To face or endure something difficult or dangerous with courage.

bully — full definition

1. noun A person who deliberately mistreats, threatens, or intimidates others they see as weaker.
2. verb To intimidate or act aggressively toward someone, typically someone perceived as weaker.
3. adj Excellent or first-rate (dated, informal).

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