المعنى
Acting appropriately.
خلفية ثقافية
The concept of 'educazione' in Italy is not just about school; it's about knowing how to behave in social settings. 'Fare il bravo' is the first step in a child's social education. In some southern regions, 'bravo' can still carry a hint of its old meaning of 'capable' or 'cunning', but 'fare il bravo' remains standard for behavior. The 'Bravi' in Manzoni's 'I Promessi Sposi' are the historical antithesis of 'fare il bravo'. They were lawless thugs, making the modern usage somewhat ironic. On Italian Instagram or TikTok, you'll often see 'Fai il bravo' in comments as a way to tell someone to stop trolling or to behave in a debate.
Agreement is Key
Always check who you are talking to. If it's a group of girls, it's 'fate le brave'!
Don't skip the article
Saying 'fai bravo' sounds very broken. Always include 'il' or 'la'.
المعنى
Acting appropriately.
Agreement is Key
Always check who you are talking to. If it's a group of girls, it's 'fate le brave'!
Don't skip the article
Saying 'fai bravo' sounds very broken. Always include 'il' or 'la'.
Use it for pets
It's the most natural way to bond with an Italian dog. 'Bravo ragazzo!'
Irony
If a friend is being too quiet, ask 'Perché fai il bravo?'. It implies they are usually more energetic.
اختبر نفسك
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'fare il bravo'.
Bambini, per favore, ________ stasera con la babysitter!
Since the subject is 'Bambini' (plural, mixed/male), you need the plural form 'fate i bravi'.
Choose the correct sentence.
Which sentence means 'She was good at the doctor's'?
'Ha fatto la brava' is the correct past tense with feminine agreement.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Match 'Fai il bravo!' to the most likely context.
'Fai il bravo' is a typical instruction for behavior given by a parent.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 'Ho comprato un regalo per te.' B: 'Davvero? Perché?' A: 'Perché ________ durante il viaggio.'
The speaker is giving a reward for past good behavior.
Match the Italian phrase to its English meaning.
1. Fai la brava! 2. Fate i bravi! 3. Hai fatto il bravo?
This tests gender, number, and tense.
🎉 النتيجة: /5
وسائل تعلم بصرية
Who should 'fare il bravo'?
People
- • Bambini
- • Studenti
- • Amici (ironic)
Animals
- • Cani
- • Gatti
- • Cavalli
Fare il bravo vs. Essere bravo
بنك التمارين
5 تمارينBambini, per favore, ________ stasera con la babysitter!
Since the subject is 'Bambini' (plural, mixed/male), you need the plural form 'fate i bravi'.
Which sentence means 'She was good at the doctor's'?
'Ha fatto la brava' is the correct past tense with feminine agreement.
Match 'Fai il bravo!' to the most likely context.
'Fai il bravo' is a typical instruction for behavior given by a parent.
A: 'Ho comprato un regalo per te.' B: 'Davvero? Perché?' A: 'Perché ________ durante il viaggio.'
The speaker is giving a reward for past good behavior.
طابق كل عنصر على اليسار مع زوجه على اليمين:
This tests gender, number, and tense.
🎉 النتيجة: /5
الأسئلة الشائعة
12 أسئلةYes! You can say 'Oggi faccio il bravo' to mean you are behaving well or staying disciplined.
It depends on the tone. It can be patronizing if serious, but it's usually a joke between friends.
'Fare il bravo' is more idiomatic and common in speech; 'comportarsi bene' is more formal.
Use the plural: 'Fate i bravi!'
No, it's too informal. Say 'Mantenere un comportamento professionale'.
In this phrase, yes. In other contexts, it means 'talented'.
Yes: 'Ho fatto il bravo', 'Hai fatto la brava', etc.
It's possible but less common. 'Fare il buono' often implies acting kind or generous specifically.
Use 'Fai il bravo' (masc) or 'Fai la brava' (fem) just like with people!
Etymologically yes, but the meaning has shifted significantly in Italian.
Say 'Ho fatto il bravo' (if male) or 'Ho fatto la brava' (if female).
All the time! It's a staple of Italian family cinema.
عبارات ذات صلة
comportarsi bene
synonymTo behave well
fare il cattivo
contrastTo be naughty/bad
essere bravo
similarTo be talented/good
fare il finto tonto
builds onTo play dumb
fare il santarellino
specialized formTo act like a little saint
