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/Sounds like "poh" (as in "port") + "NEHR" (as in "net") + "seh" (as in "set") + "BRAH" (as in "bra") + "boh" (as in "boat")/

Meaning

To get intensely angry, to lose patience and react with force and emotion. Used in Colombia, Venezuela, and Ecuador. When someone se pone bravo, everyone in the room knows things just got serious.

Examples

He got furious when he found out they arrived late.

Don't get angry, it was just a mistake.

Regional synonyms

Venezuela's national dish: black beans, white rice, shredded beef, and fried sweet plantains all on one plate. The culinary flag of the country, eaten at any hour and deeply tied to Venezuelan identity. Add a fried egg on top and it becomes the perfect meal.