brava
Americaninterjection
noun
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of brava
First recorded in 1875–80; from Italian, feminine of bravo bravo
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This dish aims to be Spanish chicken in salsa brava, but the addition of ancho chilies, traditionally used in Mexican cooking, lends a bit more heat.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 3, 2023
Here’s a ranking of all the musical numbers, from bravo to brava.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 17, 2022
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
All the columns are natural trunks of the palma brava.
From The Jewel City by Macomber, Ben
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
Hard-core Querétaro fans, are known as barras bravas, or fierce gangs, in Spanish.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 7, 2022
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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