Being brave can mean the difference between life and death.
Some examples
Let's see this word, not very common in everyday speech, in context through the following examples: «The brave woman did not hesitate to jump into the sea to rescue the old man who had fallen from the end of the pier» , «We need "At the head of the country is someone who is brave, who is not afraid to make decisions," "If Marcos had been braver, he would not have lost his beloved."
Courage is one of the best qualities a person can have. Let's look at the first example, in which we are told that a woman saved the life of an old man: if she had hesitated, if she had let herself freeze with fear, the poor man would have drowned . The main figure of the Government must also be courageous, must always be ready to make the most difficult decisions thinking about the common good, without fearing certain sacrifices as long as the results offer a positive balance. In an interpersonal relationship, being courageous at a delicate moment (telling the truth, asking for forgiveness, etc.) can be crucial for its continuity.
Valuable or powerful
The concept of brave also refers to something valuable or that has great power : "The brave talent of the Slovenian striker is the main weapon of the visiting team" , "The health situation is improving thanks to the brave work of doctors, nurses and the rest of the health personnel» , «Wind energy is a valuable resource for this region» .
Note that throughout these examples we can appreciate a new nuance in the meaning of courageous , which refers to the effectiveness of the actions described. This means that the value or power is put into practice in the best possible way, to obtain the desired results.
In the first example, we are talking about a soccer player whose talent and performance on the team make him the main reason for their recent victories. Not only can we affirm that this athlete is worth a lot, but also that he takes advantage of his tools on the playing field. We continue with a prayer that speaks of the invaluable contribution of health professionals to face a difficult health situation; In a case like this, we can undoubtedly associate the term courageous with all the synonyms mentioned above, from courage to effectiveness, since these people save lives by racing against the clock.
We come to the last example, in which we find a statement regarding the value of wind energy in a given region. Few people would oppose its application over its alternatives, since it has numerous benefits, such as the following: it is renewed and never runs out; does not pollute; reduces the need for fossil fuels and energy imports; creates new jobs; contributes positively to sustainable development.
Without the courageous work of health professionals we would not be able to overcome epidemics.
Fearlessness, courage
Typically, the idea of courageous appears associated with the notion of intrepidity , courage or daring . Suppose a woman sees a child about to fall off a ledge. Without wasting time, he approaches and takes the little one in his hands, taking him to a safe place. As you can see, this woman put her life at risk to save the boy: therefore, she is a brave person , who does not let fear paralyze her.
Good firefighters , in this framework, must be courageous. Because of their work , they continually face dangerous situations, where they can suffer all types of injuries or even die. However, motivated by their vocation, they accept risks every day and offer an essential service to the community.