brava
Americaninterjection
noun
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bravas
plural
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Etymology
Origin of brava
First recorded in 1875–80; from Italian, feminine of bravo bravo
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I went with a dish that approximates the Spanish chicken and potatoes in salsa brava I tasted years ago in Madrid.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 3, 2023
In honor of the film’s 15th anniversary, we’ve ranked every musical number in the movie from bravo to brava.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 20, 2021
Paired with spicy salsa brava and garlicky allioli, patatas bravas are traditionally served in tapas bars throughout Spain.
From New York Times ● May 8, 2020
In between those warm, slender slices, the fried chicken breast is topped with a tomato brava sauce and green piparra peppers that add tang and a touch of heat.
From Washington Post ● Mar. 29, 2016
The root furnishes the Pareira brava of druggists, which is used in medicine.
From Catalogue of Economic Plants in the Collection of the U. S. Department of Agriculture by William Saunders
She recalls seeing "festive patatas bravas" on the menu, which needless to say, aren't particularly German.
From BBC ● Nov. 28, 2025
Add a spoonful of miso for depth, or swap in a bit of smoked paprika and lime for something that hints at patatas bravas.
From Salon ● Jun. 5, 2025
Gasolina Café: This café has a lengthy coffee list and a Spanish-style menu of tortillas Española, patatas bravas and toast topped with many things, including chocolate and olive oil, and tomatoes and garlic.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 29, 2019
Sprinkle it over candied walnuts for extra zip, atop potatoes for easy tapas of patatas bravas, or to add Asian spin to a Bloody Mary.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 2, 2018
And then she speared a bite of patatas bravas from Emma’s plate and popped it into her mouth.
From "The Smartest Kid in the Universe" by Chris Grabenstein
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