brava
Americaninterjection
noun
plural
bravasEtymology
Origin of brava
First recorded in 1875–80; from Italian, feminine of bravo bravo
Example Sentences
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He also wrote thousands of dollars’ worth of checks to Brava Consulting, a company owned by his mother.
From Los Angeles Times
The return of Jamie's Italian to the UK is part of a franchise agreement between Oliver and Brava Hospitality Group, which runs Prezzo.
From BBC
She applauded with vigor and shouted “brava, brava,” just like everyone else.
From Literature
There are incredible surf spots like Praia Brava, where I live, and Praia Mole.
The 1990s were another high for the genre, when West Coast pioneers like the Vazquez brothers and their first-of-its-kind dance team Salsa Brava sparked a local dance craze.
From Los Angeles Times
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