Italian · Greetings & Essentials
"Well done!" in Italian: bravo/a!
bravo/a!
Well done! in Italian is bravo! (BRAH-voh) to a male and brava! to a female. Bravi! praises a group. It cheers a person, not cooked meat.
After a presentation
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How to pronounce bravo/a!
Say it
BRAH-voh
/ˈbra.vo/
Bravo stresses BRAH: BRAH-voh. Brava is BRAH-vah. Soft v. Cheerful tone.
"Well done!" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| bravo / brava! | well done! Match gender. | Match gender. |
| bravi! | well done! (plural) Groups. | Groups. |
| bravissimo / bravissima | excellent! Stronger praise. | Stronger praise. |
| bravo a… | good at… Skill talk. | Skill talk. |
How to use bravo/a! in real life
- 1After a presentation
Bravo! Hai parlato chiaro.
Well done! You spoke clearly.
Bravo to a man.
- 2Exam results
Brava! Hai preso un bel voto.
Well done! You got a good grade.
Brava to a woman.
- 3Team finish
Bravi! Avete finito in tempo.
Well done! You finished on time.
Bravi plural.
Mistakes English speakers make with bravo/a!
Incorrect: Bravo! (to a woman)
Correct: Brava!
Match gender: brava to a woman.
Incorrect: Well done!
Correct: Bravo! / Brava!
Use Italian bravo/a!, not English.
Good to know
Italians throw bravo! and brava! at musicians, kids, and coworkers—short and warm. Gender matters in the singular. For steak doneness you want ben cotto, not bravo; keep this page for cheering people.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
After a friend finishes a tough hike
ChatPal
Brava! Sei arrivata in cima senza pause lunghe.
Well done! You reached the top without long breaks.
You
Grazie! Anche tu: bravo per la mappa.
Thanks! You too: well done with the map.
ChatPal
Bravi entrambi, ora merendiamo.
Well done both of us, now let's have a snack.
You
Sì, ho tanta fame.
Yes, I'm so hungry.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Well done!" in Italian
To a woman?
Brava!
To a man?
Bravo!
To a group?
Bravi! / Brave!
Steak doneness?
Ben cotto—not this interjection.
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