interjection
- An exclamation of approval or praise, especially for a female performer's excellent performance.
Usage: Often used at the end of a musical or theatrical performance.; The masculine form is 'bravo'; 'brava' is traditionally used for female performers, though modern usage is less strict about gender distinction.
noun
- A shout or cry of 'brava'; an expression of approval.
Usage: Often used in the plural form 'bravas' to describe multiple shouts of approval from an audience.
Examples
- The audience shouted 'Brava!' after the soprano's stunning aria.
- She received several bravas from the crowd during her curtain call.
- Brava! That was an incredible performance!
- The conductor heard bravas echoing through the concert hall.
- The dancer's solo earned enthusiastic bravas from the audience.
- Brava to the entire cast for their outstanding show!