bravo
The English phrase "good job" can be expressed in Romanian using bravo.
In Romanian, bravo is used as an interjection to express admiration, whereas in English "good job" is often used as a noun phrase to describe the quality of work performed.
Meaning: a phrase used to praise for a good job or efforts (intj)
Which one should you use?
If you want to say 'good job' in the sense of 'congratulations on your achievement', use felicitări. Additionally, the phrase ai făcut o treabă bună translates to 'you did a good job' in English.
Did you know?
- In many Romanian social circles, simply saying bravo can sometimes feel slightly condescending or patronizing if used toward a superior or an older person.
- The word bravo shares its linguistic DNA with the English word 'brave', as both stem from the same roots implying being 'fine' or 'excellent'.
- Unlike in English where 'bravo' is often reserved for the opera or theater, Romanians use bravo in everyday life for simple tasks like a child finishing their vegetables.
Examples in context
- Efortul tău este remarcabil – ai fost excelent în ceea ce ai realizat!Your effort is remarkable – you were excellent in what you achieved!
- Ai reușit să îndeplinești obiectivul – bravo!You managed to accomplish the goal – bravo!
- Ai cântat minunat la recitalul de aseară, felicitări!You sang beautifully at last night's recital, congratulations!
- Acest tort arată super – ai făcut o treabă excelentă!This cake looks great – you did an excellent job!
- Ai terminat proiectul mai devreme decât era planificat – ai făcut o treabă bună!You finished the project earlier than planned – you did a good job!
- Bravo, ai terminat proiectul foarte repede!Bravo, you finished the project very quickly!
- Bravo, a fost o prezentare excelentă.Bravo, it was an excellent presentation.
- Bravo pentru efortul depus astăzi!Bravo for the effort put in today!
Example conversation
Alexandru and Maria are at a small art exhibition.
- AlexandruBravo, Maria, tabloul tău este superb!Bravo, Maria, your painting is superb!
- MariaMulțumesc mult, Alexandru, mă bucur că îți place.Thank you very much, Alexandru, I am glad you like it.
- AlexandruAi muncit foarte mult pentru aceasta.You worked very hard for this.
- MariaDa, a fost o provocare interesantă.Yes, it was an interesting challenge.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry bravo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bravo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
