A1 — Beginneradjective
bravo
good (at something), capable, skilled
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
capaceabilecompetenteespertotalentuoso
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
incapacegoffoinespertomaldestroincompetente
Usage note
'Bravo' primarily means skilled/capable at something. In casual speech, 'bravo/buono' overlap for 'good person'. In English, 'bravo' is only an exclamation — the Italian adjective is much broader. 'Maldestro' (antonym) means clumsy/inept.
Example
"È brava in matematica: risolve i problemi più difficili in pochi minuti."
"She is good at maths: she solves the most difficult problems in a few minutes."
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