Meaning
good; skilled
- good, well-behaved
- good at, skilled
- clever, capable
In a sentence
Sei stato bravo a finire tutto da solo.
You did well to finish everything by yourself.
Tuo figlio è bravo e ascolta sempre.
Your son is well-behaved and always listens.
Sei bravo a nuotare?
Are you good at swimming?
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| bravo | masculine · singular |
| brava | feminine · singular |
| bravi | masculine · plural |
| brave | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use 'bravo' for people/animals, not objects. For things, use 'buono'.
- Agrees in gender/number: bravo, brava, bravi, brave. Common mistake: forgetting plural forms.
- Mostly informal. In formal contexts, 'abile' or 'competente' may fit better.