🇬🇧🇪🇸 virtue - virtud : English Lesson

Meaning of "virtue" ("virtud"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

A virtue is a positive trait or behavior that makes a person good and respected. It can include qualities like patience, honesty, kindness, and bravery. People admire others for their virtues because they help make the world a better place. Having virtue means doing the right thing, even when no one is watching.

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

My dog has the virtue of loyalty… until someone else offers him a snack.

Sharing is a virtue, but when it comes to chocolate, I forget that completely.

My mom says self-control is a virtue, but she also ate half the cake before the party started.

I admire the virtue of honesty, but next time, my sister doesn’t need to tell me my singing is terrible.

I tried to show the virtue of kindness, but my little brother still stole my fries.

On the bus a child found a wallet and ran to the driver. The driver called the owner; the owner came back, hugged her, and people clapped. They spoke of virtue, saying the small virtue of honesty is rare and true virtue glowed. The clear virtue of care shone, and the child's quiet virtue made everyone smile.

This word is at the C1 level, which means it’s part of advanced English. It’s used in sophisticated conversations, professional settings, and academic discussions. Words at this level help you express yourself fluently and precisely in nuanced situations.

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