Brío (en. Verve)

/ˈbɾio/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Vitality and strength in performing an action.
The dancer showed a lot of brío in his performance.
El bailarín mostró mucho brío en su actuación.
Enthusiasm and fervor in accomplishing something.
His brío in work is contagious.
Su brío en el trabajo es contagioso.
Effort and determination in executing a task.
A good leader must act with brío.
Un buen líder debe actuar con brío.

Etymology

From Latin 'brio', which means 'strength' or 'vigor'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

with brío
To do something with determination and energy.
con brío
without brío
To do something slowly or without enthusiasm.
sin brío

Related Words

brindar
To offer or present something, generally in a context of celebration.
brindar
brillante
Shining with its own light or very notable.
brillante

Slang Meanings

To be energetic or in a good mood.
Today I feel full of brío, ready to go out!
Hoy estoy con mucho brío, ¡listo para salir!
To act with great determination.
When it comes to defending my ideas, I do it with brío.
Cuando se trata de defender mis ideas, lo hago con brío.