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brava

[BRAH-vuh]
interjection/nounfemininepl: bravas
bravo; well done
1. An exclamation of approval, praise, or encouragement, especially for a performance
The audience shouted 'brava!' after the soprano's performance.
A plateia gritou 'brava!' após a performance da soprano.
2. A courageous or audacious woman; a bold female performer
She is a true brava on stage.
Ela é uma verdadeira brava no palco.
NYC Slang
bravo
Synonyms
bravoapplauseacclaimapproval
Antonyms
disapprovalboohiss

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
brava
Commonly used in theatrical and musical contexts
Portugal
brava
Used similarly in operatic and performance contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

dar um brava
uma brava performance
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