Significado
Having the guts to do something.
Contexto cultural
The theme of 'coraggio' is central to Italian Neorealism, where characters often struggle to find the courage to survive in poverty. In Italy, having the 'coraggio' to admit you are wrong is seen as a sign of great 'signorilità' (nobility of character). Catholicism in Italy often links 'coraggio' with 'fede' (faith). The courage to endure suffering is a common cultural trope. On Italian social media, 'Che coraggio!' is often used sarcastically to comment on someone's 'cringe' or overly bold behavior.
The 'Non' Power
Use 'Non ho il coraggio di...' as a polite way to decline something that makes you uncomfortable.
Don't forget the 'DI'
Without 'di', the sentence will sound incomplete to an Italian ear.
Significado
Having the guts to do something.
The 'Non' Power
Use 'Non ho il coraggio di...' as a polite way to decline something that makes you uncomfortable.
Don't forget the 'DI'
Without 'di', the sentence will sound incomplete to an Italian ear.
Trovare vs Avere
Use 'Trovare' if you want to emphasize that it was hard to be brave. Use 'Avere' for the state of being brave.
Sarcasm Alert
If someone says 'Che coraggio!' when you're wearing a weird hat, they aren't calling you a hero!
Teste-se
Fill in the missing words to say 'I don't have the courage to jump'.
Non ___ ___ coraggio ___ saltare.
You need the verb 'ho' (I have), the article 'il', and the preposition 'di'.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Select the right option:
The correct pattern is 'avere' + 'il coraggio' + 'di' + infinitive.
Complete the dialogue with the correct form of 'avere il coraggio di'.
A: Perché non chiedi a Maria di uscire? B: Perché non ___ ___ ___ ___ chiederglielo!
The speaker is talking about themselves, so 'ho' is required.
Match the situation to the sentence.
Situation: You finally told your boss you are quitting.
'Licenziarsi' means to quit your job.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosNon ___ ___ coraggio ___ saltare.
You need the verb 'ho' (I have), the article 'il', and the preposition 'di'.
Select the right option:
The correct pattern is 'avere' + 'il coraggio' + 'di' + infinitive.
A: Perché non chiedi a Maria di uscire? B: Perché non ___ ___ ___ ___ chiederglielo!
The speaker is talking about themselves, so 'ho' is required.
Situation: You finally told your boss you are quitting.
'Licenziarsi' means to quit your job.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasIt's better to include the article: 'Ho il coraggio di'. Without it, it sounds a bit poetic or archaic.
Yes, but it's much more informal. Use 'coraggio' in 90% of situations.
Use the passato prossimo: 'Ho avuto il coraggio di...'.
No, it can be used for 'audacity' (negative) or just neutral challenges.
Yes, but remove the 'di'. E.g., 'Lui ha molto coraggio'.
Yes, very often when talking about risks or new ventures.
Non ho il coraggio di... or Non ho il fegato di...
It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
Avere paura di (to have fear of) or Mancare il coraggio.
Yes, 'prendere coraggio' means to start feeling brave.
Frases relacionadas
farsi coraggio
similarTo cheer oneself up / To summon strength
avere il fegato di
synonymTo have the guts to
osare
synonymTo dare
mancare il coraggio
contrastTo lack the courage
perdere il coraggio
builds onTo lose heart
