Definitions by Vittorix

Bravi 

It's the Italian plural for the male adjective "Bravo".
it is then referred to men or to people in general (of different sexes).

e.g. Bravi!

e.g. Bravi! Ottimo lavoro!
(Bravi! excellent job!)

Bravi by Vittorix January 5, 2010

Brava 

It's the Italian female equivalent of the male adjective "Bravo".
it is then referred to a woman to compliment and approve her action.

At the theater you should yell "BRAVA!" to congratulate a Soprano or other woman singer, not bravo (that's for a man)!

Bravissima is the superlative for a woman, so you can yell that to. (Bravissimo for a man)

e.g. Brava!

e.g. Brava! Ottimo lavoro!
(Brava! excellent job!)

e.g. Ms. Maria Callas was such an excellent soprano that people acclaimed yelling her, "Bravissima!"

Brava by Vittorix January 5, 2010