This is the 9662nd most frequent Portuguese word.
covardia
Cowardice: lack of courage to face danger, difficulty, or opposition.
In this sentence, 'covardia' is used as a noun to describe the quality of being cowardly, indicating a lack of bravery in someone's actions.
Aquele ato foi pura covardia.
That act was pure cowardice.
Here, 'covardia' is employed to express a behavior or trait that involves avoiding challenges due to fear or unwillingness to confront them.
A covardia de não enfrentar dificuldades pode impedir o crescimento.
The cowardice of not facing difficulties can hinder growth.
In this context, 'covardia' refers to behaviors or actions towards others that are unfairly harsh or not courageous, emphasizing ethical treatment.