brio (A2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈbɹiːoʊ/
Definition
brio means vigour or vivacity. It can have more than one sense, so use the alternate meanings and examples to choose the meaning that matches your sentence.
Examples
The article uses brio to mean vigour or vivacity.
The teacher asked students to find brio in the reading.
Check the words around brio to choose the right meaning.
How to Use brio
- a/the brio (noun pattern)
- Use an article when the noun is countable in context. — "The article mentioned a brio."
- brio in context (usage pattern)
- Use surrounding words to choose the correct sense. — "We checked brio in context before translating it."
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