Brío in english
Verve
pronunciation: vɜrv part of speech: noun
pronunciation: vɜrv part of speech: noun
In gestures
brío = zest ; verve ; pizzazz [pizazz] ; elan ; oomph ; thrust ; pep ; mettle ; forcefulness ; zing.
Example: In the humanistic perspective, the concern is with potential, unique capabilities, and dignity -- with a dash of joy to add zest.Example: Much of the verve and shimmer of her lyrics can be connected to the near-fatal liver abscess she suffered in 1996.Example: I wanted to show them an application which not only was database functional, but which itself had some pizzazz as a website.Example: It is a perky love story filmed with wonderful elan in black and white.Example: Many recent commentators speak as if they think that computers can painlessly deliver the oomph we need in curriculum.Example: The National IT plan proposes 7 building blocks each with a strategic thrust which will serve as the overall impetus for the national IT movement.Example: Not a lot of pep however, so this might be the day to curl up with a really challenging book or game.Example: A leader is often judged by his mettle in a crisis.Example: Certain types of people are soft and their softness comes out of lack of courage and forcefulness.Example: The only thing really lacking in the show is the zing of real originality.more:
» con brío = peppy [peppier -comp., peppiest -sup.] .
Example: Despite strict morality contracts, many movie studios in the 1930s through the 60s fed their young actors and actresses drugs to keep them peppy.