bravo
/ˈbɾa.vu/
The Portuguese interjection bravo corresponds to the English phrase "bravo".
The interjection bravo is used in Portuguese to express approval or applause, similar to its use in English and Italian.
Meaning: interjection (intj)
Which one should you use?
While the interjection bravo is used to applaud, the adjective bravo means brave, wild or fierce.
How do you pronounce it?
The word consists of two syllables with the stress on the first syllable. It is pronounced /ˈbɾa.vu/.
Did you know?
- The word bravo is a linguistic hybrid, likely originating from a fusion of the Latin words prāvus and barbarus.
- In certain regional contexts, bravo can describe a taste that is strong, pungent or spicy.
- The word 'bravo' can describe an 'angry' or 'bad-tempered' person, which is quite different from the celebratory meaning of the interjection.
Examples in context
- Bravo! Você acertou!Bravo! You got it right!This example shows how to use bravo to applaud someone for getting something right.
- Bravo, Maria! Você foi incrível na apresentação.Bravo, Maria! You were amazing in the presentation.
- Bravo! O espetáculo foi incrível.Bravo! The show was incredible.
- Bravo! Você fez um ótimo trabalho.Bravo! You did a great job.
Example conversation
Camila and Lucas are watching a music performance.
- CamilaBravo! Que voz maravilhosa!Bravo! What a wonderful voice!
- LucasRealmente, Camila, foi emocionante.Really, Camila, it was moving.
- CamilaEle merece todo o aplauso.He deserves all the applause.
- LucasCom certeza, ele é um artista.Certainly, he is an artist.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “bravo” translations and entries bravo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bravo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Wiktionary CC BY-SA 4.0.
