What does "brave" mean?

"Brave" means: Not afraid to do something difficult. Example: "The brave girl saved the kitten from the tree."

How do you say brave in Hebrew and Spanish?

In Hebrew, brave is אמיץ. In Spanish, it is valiente.

How do you pronounce "brave"?

Brave is pronounced /breɪv/. It is a adjective. You can hear a native speaker say it on this page.

Brave — Meaning for Kids, with Picture, Audio & Hebrew

brave

/breɪv/

adjective

Not afraid to do something difficult

“The brave girl saved the kitten from the tree.”

אמיץ

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Brave is a adjective in the feelings & emotions category. It is a intermediate (ages 9-10) word, meaning "Not afraid to do something difficult" In Hebrew, brave translates to אמיץ.

Example Sentences

She was brave enough to try the high diving board for the first time.
Being brave does not mean you are not scared — it means you try anyway.
The brave firefighter ran into the burning building to save the cat.

Did You Know? Scientists say that doing something brave actually changes your brain and makes it easier to be brave next time. Even superheroes in stories feel scared — they are brave because they act despite the fear. Soldiers, doctors, and firefighters all have to practice being brave, just like you practice sports.