brava

[ brah-vah, brah-vah ]

interjection

1. (used in praising a female performer.)

noun

, plural bra·vas.

1. a shout of “brava!”

Word History and Origins

Origin of brava¹

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

Example Sentences

Their chorizo plate is a must and pairs perfectly with patatas bravas, marinated peppers with anchovies, and a glass of Spanish wine from the well-rounded list.

From Eater

The dominant narrative is the one of “Italiani brava gente,” or “Italians are nice people.”

From The Daily Beast

La Brava claims to have invented the classic Patatas Bravas, a spicy, addictive dish of fried potatoes smothered in Brava sauce.

From The Daily Beast

Gerster undertaking the part of "Gilda," which she sang with rare delicacy and brilliancy of vocalization, so that "Brava's!"

From Project Gutenberg

Affections of the lungs are healed by residence at Bariwa or Brava, and also on the mainland.

From Project Gutenberg

Lavrtzky swept an angry glance over her, came near exclaiming: "Brava!"

From Project Gutenberg

It consists of a piece of palma brava, sharpened at one end, and provided with a spur projecting backward at an angle of about 30.

From Project Gutenberg

And again Fiorsen raised his hands high to clap, and again called out: 'Brava!'

From Project Gutenberg