virtud
nounCEFR B2
What does “virtud” mean in English?
virtue — a quality or behaviour showing high moral standards
virtue — a quality or behaviour showing high moral standards (la virtud de la paciencia; virtudes y vicios; en virtud de)
Example sentences
La virtud de la paciencia es especialmente valiosa en contextos de negociación prolongada.
The virtue of patience is especially valuable in contexts of prolonged negotiation.
En virtud de la normativa comunitaria, todos los Estados miembros deben adaptar su legislación antes de 2026.
By virtue of EU regulations, all member states must adapt their legislation before 2026.
El candidato tiene la virtud de escuchar antes de hablar, lo que lo diferencia de la mayoría de los políticos.
The candidate has the virtue of listening before speaking, which sets him apart from most politicians.
How to use it
La virtud (noun, feminine) means 'virtue, quality' — a behaviour showing high moral standards, or a particular good quality. Core B2 collocations: la virtud de + noun/infinitive; vicios y virtudes; en virtud de (by virtue of — formal); tener la virtud de; una virtud cardinal. The adjective is virtuoso. Distinguish from cualidad (quality — neutral), valor (value — something prized), and mérito (merit — deserved recognition).
Common mistake
En virtud de is an essential formal connector meaning 'by virtue of / in accordance with / under'. Virtuoso (adjective) = virtuous OR (noun) = a virtuoso musician. Don't confuse virtud with virtud in the sense of 'chastity' — in modern Spanish virtud is broader.