bravura
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bravura
An exceptional ability, skill, or mastery in carrying out a difficult task, often in an artistic or technical field.
Die Pianistin spielte das schwierige Stück mit technischer Bravour.
The pianist played the difficult piece with technical bravura.
'Bravour' looks similar to the English word 'brave', but it does not mean courage; it means exceptional ability or masterful execution. 'Brave' in the sense of courageous is 'mutig' in German.
Der Artist zeigte seine Sprünge mit unglaublicher Bravour.
The acrobat performed his jumps with incredible bravura.
This word is almost always used in the fixed expression 'mit Bravour' (with bravura / with flying colors). This combination means that someone handles a difficult task excellently or with great success.
Sie hat ihre Abschlussprüfung mit Bravour bestanden.
She passed her final exam with flying colors.
'Bravour' is a word used in an elevated style. You often find it in reports about art, culture, sports, or when describing outstanding exam performances, but less often in everyday colloquial speech.
Die Kritiker lobten die Bravour der jungen Sängerin.
The critics praised the young singer's bravura.
talent
'das Talent' and 'die Bravour' both have to do with special ability. 'Talent' refers more to a gift that someone has, often by nature. 'Bravour' describes more how confidently and masterfully someone carries out a difficult task. Learners may confuse the words because both sound positive. In practice: a person has talent, but they master something 'mit Bravour' (with bravura).
Maria spielte das schwere Stück mit großer Bravour.
Maria played the difficult piece with great bravura.
Schon als Kind hatte Lena ein großes Talent für Musik.
Even as a child, Lena had a great talent for music.