bravo
good, skilled, well done
Beginner Adjective
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Pronunciation
/ˈbraːvo/
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Cultural Note
'Bravo' has been adopted into English as an exclamation, but in Italian it functions as a full adjective meaning 'good' or 'skilled.' Importantly, it must agree with the gender of the person: 'Brava!' for a woman, 'Bravi!' for a group. Using the masculine 'Bravo!' for a female performer is a common mistake by non-Italian speakers. It also means 'well-behaved' for children.
📝 Example Sentences
Brava! Hai fatto un ottimo lavoro.
Well done! You did an excellent job.
È un bravo cuoco, cucina divinamente.
He's a good cook, he cooks divinely.
Sei bravissima a suonare il pianoforte.
You're really good at playing the piano.
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| feminine_plural | brave |
| masculine_plural | bravi |
| feminine_singular | brava |
| masculine_singular | bravo |