браво
bravo
The English phrase "well done" can be translated into Bulgarian as браво (bravo).
The primary way to express praise is with the interjection браво. Other ways to express similar sentiments include Много добре свършено (very well done) and Добро си го изпълнил/а (you did it well). In very casual settings, you might hear the colloquialism Браво, машина! which translates to "bravo, machine!"
Meaning: exclamation of praise (intj)
Which one should you use?
While браво is a short, versatile exclamation, Много добре свършено is a more descriptive way to say "very well done" and Добро си го изпълнил/а focuses on the person's performance by stating "you did it well".
How does it change in a sentence?
The word браво is an invariable interjection, meaning it does not change its form regardless of the gender or number of the person you are praising.
How do you pronounce it?
bravo
Did you know?
- The exclamation браво is actually an imported loanword from Italian rather than a native Slavic term, though it has been fully integrated into the Bulgarian language.
- The phrase Браво, машина! uses the word машина ('machine') to describe someone who is unstoppable, incredibly efficient or possesses superhuman strength in their field.
- In Bulgarian, браво is used for everyday achievements, such as a child successfully tying their shoes, whereas in English 'bravo' is typically reserved for high-art performances.
Examples in context
- Браво за твоето страхотно изпълнение на концерта!Well done on your fantastic performance at the concert!
- Браво за новата работа!Bravo za novata rabota!Well done on the new job!
- Браво, направи го страхотно!Bravo, napravi go strashno!Well done, you did it great!
- Браво за постижението ти.Bravo za postizhenieto ti.Well done on your achievement.
Example conversation
Elena is praising Martin for passing his driving test.
- Елена ElenaБраво, Мартин! Вече имаш шофьорска.Bravo, Martin! Veche imaš šofьorska.Well done, Martin! You have a driver's license now.
- Мартин MartinБлагодаря ти много, Елена.Blagodarya ti mnogo, Elena.Thank you very much, Elena.
- Елена ElenaМного си се старал.Mnogo si se staral.You worked very hard.
- Мартин MartinДа, беше доста трудно.Da, beshe dosta trudno.Yes, it was quite difficult.
