Significado
Describing someone with good character.
Contexto cultural
The concept of 'bella figura' (making a good impression) is often contrasted with being a 'brava persona'. While 'bella figura' is about appearance and social grace, being a 'brava persona' is about the substance of one's soul. In the South, 'brava persona' often implies a strong sense of hospitality and 'omertà' (in its positive sense of loyalty to the community). In job interviews, being a 'brava persona' is sometimes considered as important as technical skills, as Italian work culture relies heavily on interpersonal relationships (relazioni). The phrase is deeply linked to the 'buon cristiano' (good Christian) archetype, emphasizing humility and charity.
The Gender Trap
Always remember: 'persona' is feminine. Even if the man is 2 meters tall and has a beard, he is 'una brava persona'.
Vouching
If an Italian says 'È una brava persona' about a mechanic or doctor, they are telling you that you won't get cheated.
Significado
Describing someone with good character.
The Gender Trap
Always remember: 'persona' is feminine. Even if the man is 2 meters tall and has a beard, he is 'una brava persona'.
Vouching
If an Italian says 'È una brava persona' about a mechanic or doctor, they are telling you that you won't get cheated.
Sarcasm Alert
Be careful with the tone. 'Eh, è una brava persona...' (with a sigh) can mean 'He's nice but a bit useless'.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the missing words to say 'He is a good person.'
Lui ___ ___ brava persona.
You need the verb 'essere' (è) and the feminine indefinite article (una).
Which sentence is grammatically correct for a man?
Choose the correct option:
Even for a man, 'persona' is feminine, so we use 'una brava'.
Complete the dialogue with the most natural phrase.
A: Com'è il tuo nuovo vicino? B: È molto gentile, è proprio ___.
'Una brava persona' is the most common and idiomatic way to describe someone's character.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You want to tell your mom that your new teacher is kind and honest.
'Bravo' alone might just mean he teaches well. 'Brava persona' means he is a good human being.
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Ayudas visuales
Qualities of a Brava Persona
Character
- • Onestà
- • Gentilezza
- • Lealtà
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosLui ___ ___ brava persona.
You need the verb 'essere' (è) and the feminine indefinite article (una).
Choose the correct option:
Even for a man, 'persona' is feminine, so we use 'una brava'.
A: Com'è il tuo nuovo vicino? B: È molto gentile, è proprio ___.
'Una brava persona' is the most common and idiomatic way to describe someone's character.
You want to tell your mom that your new teacher is kind and honest.
'Bravo' alone might just mean he teaches well. 'Brava persona' means he is a good human being.
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Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasNo, never. 'Persona' is always feminine, so the adjective must be 'brava'.
'Brava persona' is the idiomatic standard. 'Persona buona' emphasizes kindness/altruism specifically.
It's neutral. You can use it in any context, from a bar to a business meeting.
Usually, for children, we say 'un bravo bambino' or 'una brava bambina'. 'Persona' sounds a bit too adult.
The most common way is 'una brutta persona' or 'una cattiva persona'.
No. In modern Italian, 'bravo' means 'good/skilled'. For 'brave', use 'coraggioso'.
No, the article 'una' is required in this construction.
Almost. 'Pezzo di pane' is more informal and implies the person is very sweet and harmless.
It's a bit funny, but Italians do say it to dogs they like! 'È proprio una brava persona.'
The plural is 'brave persone'. Example: 'Loro sono delle brave persone.'
Frases relacionadas
un pezzo di pane
synonymIncredibly kind/soft-hearted
una persona perbene
similarA respectable person
una brutta persona
contrastA bad person
essere un bravo ragazzo
specialized formTo be a good boy/guy
