For example, when you have to do something you don't want to do, you can say you did it ' a la brava' (by force).

In other words, we use bravo/brava to say ' well done' or ' good for you.'Īpart from that, we also use bravo/brava in various specific situations. However, we also say bravo/brava when we want to tell to someone they did something good, or did a good job. Have you ever been in a theater where people shout 'bravo' at the end of a play? Well, in Spanish we also use bravo the same way. The water was very choppy, and a very strong wind was blowing.Ĭaptions 30-31, Guillermina y Candelario - Capitan Candelario Play Caption

Similarly, when talking about animals, bravo/ brava can describe an animal that is fierce.Įl agua estaba muy brava, y soplaba un viento muy fuerte. For instance, bravo is a very common adjective when talking about a rough or choppy sea or river. In this context, 'brava,' is a synonym of mad or angry.Ĭaptions 17-18, Carlos comenta - Los Años Maravillosos - Forma de hablar Play Captionīravo is also a very useful word for describing nature. You nee'.Įn este contexto, 'brava' es sinónimo de enojada o enfadada. In some countries such as, for example, Colombia, bravo/brava is used when we want to say that someone is angry or upset: Siendo el más bravo de todos, Miguel fue el primero que saltó del trampolín.īeing the bravest of all, Miguel was the first to jump off the diving board. Let's take a look at the following sentence: BANNER PLACEHOLDER Using bravo/brava to describe someoneĪs mentioned above, bravo is synonym for brave or courageous. Finally, we also use bravo when we want to acknowledge someone's work in a positive way. In some Spanish-speaking countries, however, bravo/brava is also used as a synonym for angry, mad or upset. This adjective can also help us describe the world around us by meaning rough or fierce. We use it when we want to say someone is brave or courageous. Bravo/ brava is an adjective with various meanings in Spanish.

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