coraggio

courage

noun koh-RAHD-joh Less Common

Origin: From Latin cor (heart) via Old French corage.

Usage Note

Coraggio is a masculine noun and also functions as an interjection meaning 'come on!' or 'cheer up!' (Coraggio, ce la fai!). The idiomatic phrase farsi coraggio means to pluck up one's courage.

Examples

"Ci vuole coraggio per parlare in pubblico."

Natural Translation

It takes courage to speak in public.

Literal Translation

There needs courage to speak in public.

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