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bravas

bravas

8.1
A Spanish spicy sauce served with fried potatoes as a starter
  • noun
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  • The chef prepared homemade bravas with a spicy tomato sauce for the guests.

Examples

  • Many people enjoy bravas alongside other traditional Spanish dishes.

  • We ordered bravas as a starter at the tapas bar.

  • I love bravas with my tapas.

  • Have you tried bravas at the new Spanish restaurant?

  • The Patatas bravas at the restaurant were delicious, featuring a spicy sauce and crispy texture.

  • I loved the bravas served with my meal; they added a fantastic, spicy flavor to the dish.

  • At the tapas bar, the bravas are a favorite, known for their bold spices and crunchy potatoes.

Surface Forms

bravas singular
bravas plural
brava singular

Etymology

Bravas comes from the Spanish word brava, which means 'fierce' or 'wild'. So patatas bravas are like 'fierce potatoes', a clear image to remember the spicy sauce served with fried potatoes.