Phrase guide

con brio

adv · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adv

Meaning 1

With spirit, with vigor; vivaciously (used as a musical direction).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music

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2

adjective satellite

Meaning 2

with liveliness or spirit

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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adverb

Meaning 3

with liveliness or spirit

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • allegro con brio

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History

Etymology

From Italian con brio (literally “with vigor”).