a murderer (especially one who kills a prominent political figure) who kills by a surprise attack and often is hired to do the deed
"his assassins were hunted down like animals"
"assassinators of kings and emperors"
a cry of approval as from an audience at the end of great performance
"The entire theater erupted in a loud bravo when the lead actor delivered his final monologue perfectly."
A hired soldier; an assassin; a desperado.
"The outlaw was known to hire braves from the gang to carry out his violent schemes."
In plain English: Bravo is an expression used to show strong approval and excitement for someone's performance.
"The audience gave enthusiastic bravo to the singer's powerful final note."
Usage: Use the noun form of bravo to refer specifically to a male member of a criminal gang rather than using it as a general synonym for any outlaw. Reserve this term for contexts involving organized crime or historical fiction, as modern speakers rarely use it outside these specific scenarios.
applaud with shouts of `bravo' or `brava'
"The audience erupted in a standing ovation, shouting bravo as the soloist finished her breathtaking performance."
To cheer or applaud, especially by saying bravo!
"The audience rose to their feet and shouted bravo as the magician completed his final trick."
In plain English: To bravo something is to praise it enthusiastically, usually by clapping loudly after seeing someone do well on stage.
"The audience stood up and began to bravo the lead singer after her final number."
Used to express acclaim, especially to a performer.
"The audience shouted bravo when the opera singer delivered her final aria perfectly."
A surname, from Spanish of Spanish origin.
"The famous actor's full name is actually Mario Bravo, where Bravo serves as his distinct family name."
The word bravo was borrowed directly from Italian to describe someone who is bold or courageous. It entered English as a doublet of the older borrowing "brave," reflecting its journey across languages while retaining similar meanings.