Spanish Conversation · Level 34
75 words
Spanish word
bravo
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈbɾaβo/
Meaning
- adjectiveangry
Example
No le digas eso, se puso bravo.
Don't tell him that, he got angry.
More examples
Está bravo con su jefe por la discusión.
He is angry with his boss because of the argument.
Core concept
Person with reddened face, clenched fists, and mouth open mid-yell.
Common phrases
estar bravo con alguien
be angry with someone
ponerse bravo
get angry
Similar words
enojado: Expresses ordinary, general anger without strong intensity.
enfadado: Shows irritation and upset, often focused on a specific annoyance.
furioso: Displays extreme, violent anger bordering on uncontrollable rage.
molesto: Shows mild annoyance or discomfort caused by small inconveniences.
Definition in Spanish
Que muestra enojo intenso o agresividad; en personas indica furia, no valoración de valentía.
Word origin
From medieval Romance (Old French/Old Spanish) brave or Vulgar Latin *bravus originally meaning 'fierce' or 'wild', later shifting in Spanish to denote anger or ferocity.
Usage tips
- False friend with English 'brave': use valiente for 'courageous', because Spanish bravo about people denotes fury or aggressiveness.
Other meanings
- braveadjective
- fierceadjective
- bravointerjection
Opposites
- serenocalmadjective