Brava vs. Bravo — What's the Difference?

Used to express approval of a woman, especially for a performance.

Used to express approval, especially of a performance.

A shout or cry of "brava."

A shout or cry of "bravo."

Alternative form of bravo, when spoken to a female performer.

A villain, especially a hired killer.

To express approval of by shouting "bravo."

To shout "bravo."

A hired soldier; an assassin; a desperado.

A shout of "bravo!"

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Used to express acclaim, especially to a performer.

To cheer or applaud, especially by saying bravo!

A daring villain; a bandit; one who sets law at defiance; a professional assassin or murderer.

Well done! excellent! an exclamation expressive of applause.

A murderer (especially one who kills a prominent political figure) who kills by a treacherous surprise attack and often is hired to do the deed;

A cry of approval as from an audience at the end of great performance

Applaud with shouts of `bravo' or `brava'