noun
brava
BRAH-vuh
noun
1
A shout of approval or praise directed at a female performer.
"The crowd shouted "brava!" as the soprano took her bow."
How to Use Brava
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe feminine version of "bravo," used to praise a woman's performance.
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Word Forms
bravas plural
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Etymology
Italian, the feminine form of bravo.