Briyo (en. Brio)

/bree-yo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A characteristic of a person that is full of vigor and spirited.
His brio is contagious to those around him.
Ang kanyang briyo ay nakakahawa sa mga tao sa paligid niya.
Strength of feeling or emotion.
The brio of his speech inspired many.
Ang briyo ng kanyang pagsasalita ay nagbigay inspirasyon sa marami.

Etymology

Derived from the Spanish word 'brio', meaning vigor or liveliness.

Common Phrases and Expressions

full of life
full of vigor or enthusiasm.
may briyo
brought life
brought vigor or inspiration.
nagbigay ng briyo

Related Words

revitalization
The process of becoming lively or re-energizing.
pagsigla
vibrant
A word that describes a person or thing full of life and energy.
masigla

Slang Meanings

like gossip or news that cannot be proven
He's always spreading briyo, so I don’t know what's true.
Siya lagi na lang nagbibigay ng briyo, kaya’t hindi ko alam kung ano ang totoo.
stories without basis or made up
Oh, I found out that gossip was just a briyo.
Naku, nalaman ko na gossip lang pala ang briyo na iyon.