brava

[brah-vah, brah-vah]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

interjection

(used in praising a female performer.)

noun

plural

bravas

a shout of “brava!”

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Word History and Origins

Origin of brava¹

First recorded in 1875–80; from Italian, feminine of bravo bravo

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Example Sentences

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“Brava,” declared filmmaker Ava DuVernay.

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The Barras Brava - a gang-like organised fan group - rule the terraces in Argentina and have huge influence over club issues like ticketing, merchandising and car parking.

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She works as a coordinator and manager at the physical therapy clinic that hosts the class, Studio Brava.

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But in early 2023, Vandendriessche met Studio Brava founder Cristina Popescu at a fitness convention in downtown L.A.

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But Studio Brava is the only location in L.A. offering in-person classes.

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Braunschweiger bravado

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