mettle in the Oxford Spanish Dictionary

mettle in the PONS Dictionary

mettle Examples from the PONS Dictionary (editorially verified)

to show one's mettle
demostrar su brío
to be on one's mettle
mostrar todo lo que uno vale
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I know too well the mettle of your pasture, that you will not dishonor it.
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She proved her mettle as a competitive heroine.
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During the past fourteen months, they have proven their mettle and have truly earned the right to be called our teammates.
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However, he soon proves his mettle on the battlefield.
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Such raids are done mainly to prove a ruler's mettle during times of peace.
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It gives the young minds a golden chance to prove their mettle.
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Tomorrow let him show his mettle, abide my spear if he dare.
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Leaders should have some touch of finer mettle.
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Brawn loves rugged and hostile environments and is always up to test his mettle against a new challenge.
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Mettle has been shown that he does not know his own strength and is fearful of his powers.
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