Bravo (en. Bravo)

/ˈbɾaβo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A person who acts with courage.
The hero was considered a brave man for his deeds in the war.
El héroe fue considerado un bravo por sus actos en la guerra.
Expression of approval for good performance.
The audience applauded and shouted 'Bravo!' after the performance.
El público aplaudió y gritó '¡Bravo!' tras la actuación.
adjective
Brave or bold.
The brave warriors fought without fear.
Los bravos guerreros lucharon sin miedo.
That is hard or difficult to master.
The brave animal was not easily caught.
El bravo animal no se dejaba atrapar fácilmente.

Etymology

From the Italian 'bravo', meaning 'brave' or 'fierce'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Bravo!
Expression used to show approval for someone who has done something well.
¡Bravo!
to be brave
It means to be brave or bold.
ser bravo
to do something recklessly
To do something impulsively or without much thought.
hacer algo a lo bravo

Related Words

bravery
Quality of being brave or courageous.
bravura
wild
Refers to an animal that is wild or untamed.
bravío
bravado
Act or statement in which someone tries to appear brave.
bravata

Slang Meanings

Under the influence of alcohol, someone who becomes very brave.
After a few drinks, he got brave and challenged everyone.
Después de unos tragos, se puso bravo y desafió a todos.
Challenging or courageous attitude in a risky situation.
The guy got brave in the face of adversity.
El tipo se puso bravo ante la adversidad.