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10 Language-to-English DictionariesBravo
/ˈbrɑː.voʊ/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Used to express great approval or admiration for a performance or achievement.
"Bravo! That was an exceptional violin performance."
- 1
A shout of 'bravo' or an expression of applause.
"The stellar ballet recital was met with loud bravos from the appreciative audience."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Italian word 'bravo' (meaning brave, bold, or excellent), which traces back to the Late Latin 'barbarus' or Italian dialectal roots. It entered the English vocabulary in the late 18th century primarily as an exclamation used in theatres to express enthusiastic approval to performers.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Bravo" is said worldwide
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bravo
Transliteration: bravo
"Bravo pour votre magnifique travail !"
bravo
Transliteration: bravo
"Bravo, das haben Sie hervorragend gemacht!"
bravo
Transliteration: bravo
"Bravo! È stata un'esibizione straordinaria."
bravo
Transliteration: bravo
"¡Bravo! Fue un concierto inolvidable."
bravo
Transliteration: bravo
"Bravo! Excelente apresentação."
शाबाश
Transliteration: shabash
"शाबाश! तुमने बहुत अच्छा काम किया।"
好样的
Transliteration: hǎo yàng de
"太棒了，好样的！"
브라보
Transliteration: beurabo
"브라보! 정말 훌륭한 공연이었어요."
ブラボー
Transliteration: burabō
"ブラボー！素晴らしい演奏でした。"
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