brío — meaning in English

English meaning

• zest noun The outer, colourful peel of a citrus fruit, grated or peeled off for its flavour.
• zing noun Lively energy, enthusiasm, or excitement.
• zip noun A fastener made of two rows of interlocking teeth pulled together by a sliding tab; also called a zipper.

Senses

brío is used for these senses in English:

• zest (by extension) Enthusiasm; keen enjoyment; relish; gusto.
• zing (uncountable) Zest or vitality.
• zip (informal) Energy; vigor; vim.

zest — full definition

1. noun The outer, colourful peel of a citrus fruit, grated or peeled off for its flavour.
2. noun Great enthusiasm and enjoyment.
3. verb To remove the zest from a piece of citrus fruit.

zing — full definition

1. noun Lively energy, enthusiasm, or excitement.
2. verb To move quickly, often with a sharp, high-pitched sound.

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