People communicate not only in person, but also through works of art. And what can best convey the mood, life and customs of the inhabitants of another state than a good theatrical performance? It was there that at the end of the performance, the audience could enthusiastically shout: “Bravissimo!” This is the highest manifestation of praise. How did it appear and why can it be heard anywhere in the world?
The simplest etymology
The legacy of the Italian theater quickly gained popularity. Naturally, the desire to express my appreciation for the demonstrated artistic skills, excellent acting, wonderful scenery. But noble gentlemen should not whistle, and simple applause is clearly not enough. How to be Exclaim the bravo addressed to the people on stage. The word stands for plain:
The international term is understandable to everyone. And in the Russian language it became attractive as part of the fashion for everything foreign, as a sonorous borrowing, and at the same time as an alternative to the tricky three-syllable “good”. But if the audience chant “bravissimo” - this means that today's performance was beyond measure. After all, bravissimo itself is a superlative degree of bravo and translates a little differently:
A verbatim reading will scratch the ear of Russian-speaking citizens, because it literally means “most beautiful”, “excellent”.
Artistic interpretation
Good manners require the term to be used in exceptional cases. Every performance or actor cannot be the best. On the other hand, it is completely optional to go to the Melpomene temple and evaluate the play of artists. Theatrical exclamation is in an international format, while simple Italians are happy to note any amazing things to them:
- delicious dish;
- realistic picture;
- bewitching singing;
- teacher talents, etc.
You can use the word in any context, and it will not lose its pristine beauty at all.
Pronouncency
But if you come to some non-standard roadside cafe somewhere in Kamchatka and say “bravissimo”, this will cause genuine surprise of the staff. Strange, inappropriate and somewhat stupid. Moreover, perception depends both on the personality of the speaker and on the place. On the lips of a foreign guest - yes, it will sound organically, even playfully. A native speaker of the Russian language outside the theater will come in handy during a tourist trip in Sicily to pay tribute to local culinary specialists and hospitable hosts. Or to impart manner to your everyday speech.