Someone who is 'pusilánime' is timid and lacks courage.
pusilánime in 30 Seconds
- timid
- cowardly
- fearful
Pronunciation Guide
- misplacing the stress
- pronouncing 's' as 'z'
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She is very brave.
Are you afraid to speak?
Don't be shy, talk to her.
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Valiente
Focus: vah-LYEN-teh
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Miedo
Focus: MYEH-doh
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Tímido
Focus: TEE-mee-doh
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The speaker is encouraging someone to be brave.
Consider how a 'pusilánime' attitude affects goals.
Think about the qualities of a good leader.
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Describe una situación en la que alguien actuó de manera pusilánime.
Focus: pu-si-LÁ-ni-me
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¿Crees que ser pusilánime te ayuda o te perjudica en la vida?
Focus: per-ju-DI-ca
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Cómo evitarías ser pusilánime en una situación difícil.
Focus: e-vi-ta-RÍ-as
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Summary
Someone who is 'pusilánime' is timid and lacks courage.
- timid
- cowardly
- fearful
Example
No seas pusilánime y defiende tus ideas con convicción.
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