Kilo Lingo

/ˌbrɑːˈvəʊ/

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Translation

A word you shout to say well done, especially after a show, a song, or a fine piece of work.

Word origin

From Italian bravo, meaning brave or fine, first shouted at opera singers in the 1700s.

Origin
Italian
Root
bravo
English cognates
brave

Examples

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People shout this to a singer or actor they loved.

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It is common at concerts and in the theatre.

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You can also say it to praise a friend.

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This word is part of lesson 41.