Bravos (en. Bravos)

/'bɾa.βos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
People who are brave or act boldly.
That group of bravos faced dangers without hesitation.
Ese grupo de bravos se enfrentó a los peligros sin dudar.
Animals or people who are fearsome or combative.
The brave bulls of the bullfight are admired for their strength.
Los bravos toros de la corrida son admirados por su fuerza.
Men of great character or courage.
The brave warriors fought until the end.
Los bravos guerreros lucharon hasta el final.

Etymology

From Old Spanish 'bravo', which means courageous or fierce.

Common Phrases and Expressions

cheers for
expression used to applaud or praise someone for their bravery.
bravos por
to be a brave one
indicates that a person acts with bravery.
ser un bravo
to have bravos
expression that suggests there are fierce people or things.
haber bravos

Related Words

brave
Person who behaves with valor.
valiente
fierce
That is aggressive or causes fear.
feroz
bold
That has boldness; daring or brave.
audaz

Slang Meanings

Term used to refer to someone who is very brave.
That guy is a brave one; he never fears anything.
Ese chico es un bravo, nunca le teme a nada.
Someone who acts recklessly out of bravery.
He left everything behind and jumped into the water like a brave one.
Dejó todo y se lanzó al agua como un bravo.