Смелый - translation, pronunciation and examples
bold
strong statement
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смелые цвета
смелый выбор
смелый дизайн
смелый узор
смелое заявление
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General neutral term for a person or act that does not fear risk.
Emphasizes courage and steadfastness in the face of danger; often about heroism in battle or rescue.
Close to 'brave', but emphasizes determination and willingness to take risks.
A very strong degree of fearlessness; emphasizes complete absence of fear before danger.
Means boldness with a cheeky or audacious nuance, sometimes rudeness.
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General neutral term for a person or act that does not fear risk.
He was bold in a difficult situation.
Он был смелым в трудной ситуации.
Emphasizes courage and steadfastness in the face of danger; often about heroism in battle or rescue.
A brave soldier saved his comrades.
Храбрый солдат спас товарищей.
Close to 'brave', but emphasizes determination and willingness to take risks.
The daring act attracted everyone's attention.
Отважный поступок привлек внимание всех.
A very strong degree of fearlessness; emphasizes complete absence of fear before danger.
She fearlessly entered the burning building.
Она бесстрашно вошла в горящее здание.
His cheeky reply surprised the teacher.
Его дерзкий ответ удивил учителя.
Boldness combined with readiness to make quick, decisive decisions; focuses on willpower.
He was decisive and made a difficult decision.
Он был решительным и принял непростое решение.
Boldness often with a nuance of risk and recklessness; can mean an act driven by desperation.
He made a desperate act to save someone.
Он совершил отчаянный поступок ради спасения.
Means bravery at a high, elevated level; often linked to a feat or epic/literary evaluation.
His heroic defense saved the city.
Его героическая оборона спасла город.
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How to pronounce смелый and what this word means
смелый translation: bold. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce смелый
[ˈsmelɨj]
смелый translation
bold
смелый examples
Er gab eine mutige Antwort.
смелый transcription
[ˈsmelɨj], боулд
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смелый meaning: what does it mean?
решительное, выраженное смелостью и силой
смелый pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
смелый is pronounced as [ˈsmelɨj]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
смелый definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Er gab eine mutige Antwort. Translation: Он дал смелый ответ.
Is смелый part of Style and Taste vocabulary?
Yes, смелый (bold) can be learned in the Style and Taste topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is смелый part of Clothing and Fashion vocabulary?
Yes, смелый (bold) can be learned in the Clothing and Fashion topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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