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

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

“Brava,” declared filmmaker Ava DuVernay.

From Los Angeles Times

The Barras Brava - a gang-like organised fan group - rule the terraces in Argentina and have huge influence over club issues like ticketing, merchandising and car parking.

From BBC