valor

This term carries a high degree of formality and a strong positive connotation, typically evoking images of heroism and nobility. It is most frequently used in military contexts to describe bravery under fire, though it can be applied to personal struggles against adversity. As an uncountable noun, it does not have a plural form and cannot be counted with numbers. To quantify it, one must use partitive phrases such as a show of valor or an act of valor.