/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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