## Etymology
From Spanish bravada (later bravata) and Italian bravata ('bravado, boasting'), from bravare ('to brag'), from bravo ('brave, bold'), ultimately of disputed origin (perhaps from Latin barbarus or pravus).

## AI Etymology
Bravado is a noun meaning "a bold show of confidence, often to conceal fear". Historically, it is from Spanish bravada (later bravata) and Italian bravata ('bravado, boasting'), from bravare ('to brag'), from bravo ('brave, bold'), ultimately of disputed origin (perhaps from Latin barbarus or pravus). The older history should therefore be treated cautiously rather than as settled. The semantic history matters here: the earlier use is the starting point, and the modern sense, "a bold show of confidence, often to conceal fear", is the later or specialized English value. The historical chain links Italian bravata with Italian bravo. Close English family members include brave, bravery, and bravo.

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