μπράβο
brávo!/ˈbɾa.vo/
The Greek phrase for "good job" is μπράβο (brávo!).
μπράβο is used to praise someone for their efforts or to mean "well done." It also functions as a general exclamation of approval, much like the English word "bravo."
Meaning: a phrase used to praise for a good job or efforts (intj)
Which one should you use?
While μπράβο is the most common way to express praise, it serves more as an exclamation of approval rather than a literal description of a specific piece of work or a "job."
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is brávo! The stress is on the first of the two syllables.
Did you know?
- The word μπράβο is derived from the Italian word 'bravo'.
- While it sounds like an adjective, μπράβο is actually an indeclinable exclamation, meaning it never changes its form to match gender or number.
- When praising someone, Greeks may accompany μπράβο with a light pat on the shoulder or a thumbs-up, gestures that reinforce the social bond of approval.
Examples in context
- Μπράβο σου για την εξαιρετική εργασία που παρουσίασες.Bravo to you for the excellent work you presented.
- Μπράβο, η δουλειά που έκανες ήταν πραγματικά άψογη!Good job, the work you did was truly flawless!
- Καλή δουλειά στη σημερινή παρουσίαση!Good job on today's presentation!
- Μπράβο για την παρουσίαση!Mpravo gia tin parousiasi!Good job on the presentation!
- Μπράβο, το έκανες πολύ καλά.Mpravo, to ekanes poly kala.Good job, you did it very well.
- Μπράβο, συνέχισε έτσι!Mpravo, sinechise etsi!Good job, keep going like that!
Example conversation
Maria is praising Kostas for finishing a difficult task at work.
- Μαρία MariaΜπράβο, Κώστα, ολοκλήρωσες την εργασία!Mpravo, Kosta, olokliroses tin ergasia!Good job, Kostas, you finished the task!
- Κώστας KostasΕυχαριστώ πολύ, Μαρία.Efcharisto poly, Maria.Thank you very much, Maria.
- Μαρία MariaΉταν μια πολύ δύσκολη δουλειά.Ithan mia poly dyskoli douleia.It was a very difficult job.
- Κώστας KostasΠροσπάθησα όσο καλύτερα μπορούσα.Prospathasa oso kalitera borousa.I tried as best as I could.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry μπράβο, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries μπράβο, CC BY-SA 4.0.
