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bravia

[BRAH-vee-uh]
adjectivefemininepl: bravias
brave, courageous, fierce
1. Showing courage or fearlessness in the face of danger
She made a bravia decision to stand up for what was right.
Ela tomou uma decisão bravia ao se posicionar pelo que era certo.
2. Wild, untamed, or ferocious in nature
The bravia horse refused to be tamed.
O cavalo bravio recusava ser domado.
3. Fierce or aggressive in demeanor
He had a bravia temperament that intimidated many.
Ele tinha um temperamento bravio que intimidava muitos.
Synonyms
corajosadestemidaferozselvagemarrebatada
Antonyms
medrosacovardedócilmansadomesticada

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
bravia
Common usage for fierce or wild characteristics
Portugal
bravia
Standard usage, particularly in rural or traditional contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

cavalo bravio - wild horse (untamed spirit)
natureza bravia - wild nature
gesto bravio - bold gesture
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