brava

American  

[brah-vah, brah-vah] / ˈbrɑ vɑ, brɑˈvɑ /

interjection

1. (used in praising a female performer.)

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noun

plural

bravas

1. a shout of “brava!”

Etymology

Origin of brava

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

Example Sentences

The return of Jamie's Italian to the UK is part of a franchise agreement between Oliver and Brava Hospitality Group, which runs Prezzo.

From BBC

She applauded with vigor and shouted “brava, brava,” just like everyone else.

From Literature

There are incredible surf spots like Praia Brava, where I live, and Praia Mole.

From The Wall Street Journal

The 1990s were another high for the genre, when West Coast pioneers like the Vazquez brothers and their first-of-its-kind dance team Salsa Brava sparked a local dance craze.

From Los Angeles Times

But her flat is too small to have lots of people to stay, so last October she invited some close friends to a five-bedroomed villa with a pool on the Costa Brava, Spain.

From BBC