brio

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See also brio-, and brío

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[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

Italian brio (finesse, talent), from Old Provençal briu (wild), from Gaulish *brīgos (compare Old Irish bríg (pith, strength), Welsh bri (repute, respect)).

[edit] Noun

brio

  1. Vigour or vivacity.

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[edit] French

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brio m. (usually uncountable)

  1. brilliance, panache
  2. (music) con brio

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[edit] Italian

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Spanish brío

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brio m. (plural brii)

  1. vivacity, liveliness

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[edit] Old High German

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brīo m.

  1. mash (clarification of this Old High German definition is being sought)

[edit] Portuguese

[edit] Etymology

From Spanish brio (vigour), from Old Provençal briu (wild), from Gaulish *brīgos. Cognate of briga.

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  • IPA: /ˈbɾi.o/

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brio m. (usually uncountable)

  1. courage, self-dignity
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