No. 2,387 in Spanish
bravo
"Bravo" means "fierce," "angry," or "brave" in Spanish, depending on context.
In a sentence
El toro bravo corre por el campo.
The fierce bull runs through the field.
Here, 'bravo' is used to describe the bull as fierce or brave in the face of adversity.
¡Bravo! Has hecho un gran trabajo.
Bravo! You have done a great job.
In this sentence, 'bravo' is an interjection expressing applause or approval, highlighting achievement.
Mi amigo es muy bravo cuando se enfada.
My friend becomes very brave when he gets angry.
In this context, 'bravo' is describing a personality trait, indicating courage or fiery character, often used colloquially to refer to someone prone to anger or intensity.
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