Pluck up courage

ROBINDESBOIS · #1 July 16, 2009, 02:25 AM

what is the equivalent in American English?

poli · #2 July 16, 2009, 05:09 AM

Be brave.

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courage a secas

ROBINDESBOIS · #3 July 16, 2009, 06:48 AM

Entonces en tuve que armarme de valor instead of i had to pluck up courage, I say I had to be brave I guess.

poli · #4 July 16, 2009, 06:55 AM

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Originally Posted by ROBINDESBOIS

Entonces en tuve que armarme de valor instead of i had to pluck up courage, I say I had to be brave I guess.

Yes, that's a valid translation.

You can all say (more figuratively):

Chin up
Be tough
Keep a stiff upper lip (very British), but it will clearly be understood on both sides of the ocean.
Buck up (old fashioned)

ROBINDESBOIS · #5 July 16, 2009, 09:26 AM

How do you translate the following :
Tuve que armarme de valor para decir a Inés que la quería con toda mi alma.

poli · #6 July 16, 2009, 09:28 AM

I needed to work up the courage to tell Ines that I loved her with all my
heart.

***Tomisimo*** · #7 July 16, 2009, 10:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by poli

I needed to work up the courage to tell Ines that I loved her with all my
heart.

I agree with Poli. Either work up the courage or find the courage.

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