What is the Latin word for prowess?

The usual Latin words for “prowess” are fortitūdō, virtūs, ācrimōnia. The right choice depends on the sense; see the distinctions below.

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“prowess” in Latin

fortitūdōstrength, force; fortitude, resolve; bravery, courage, valor virtūsmanhood, manliness, virility; courage, valor, resoluteness, gallantry; virtue, goodness ācrimōniasharpness, pungency; acrimony, austerity

Riddle & Arnold A Copious and Critical English–Latin Lexicon, 1864

prowess

fortitudo, fortis animus, virtus (virt. shows itself in energetic action, and acts on the offensive; fortitudo in energetic resistance and unshrinking endurance, like constantia): acrimonia (fiery courage). To be distinguished by personal prowess, manu fortem or promtum esse.

Quick answer

What is the Latin word for prowess?: The usual Latin words for “prowess” are fortitūdō, virtūs, ācrimōnia. The right choice depends on the sense; see the distinctions below.

Entry from J. E. Riddle & T. K. Arnold, A Copious and Critical English–Latin Lexicon (rev. C. Anthon, New York: Harper, 1864), digitised by Fergus J. P. Walsh, CC BY-SA 4.0; Latin markup adapted by latindictionary.co.