Brio has multiple meanings depending on the context. Here are some of the most common meanings:
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Enthusiastic vigor: Brio is a noun that means enthusiastic vigor, vivacity, or verve. For example, a person who is full of spirited enthusiasm can be said to have brio.
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Soft drink: Brio is a Canadian variation of a chinotto soft drink, which is a bittersweet flavored carbonated soft drink originating in Italy in the 1930s). Brio is known to be a sweeter variant of chinotto.
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Italian restaurant: Brio Italian Grille is a chain of Italian restaurants in the United States that offers a variety of Italian dishes, including pasta, seafood, and steak. The name "Brio" means "lively" or "full of life" in Italian.
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Plastic: BRIO is a company that produces wooden toys and does not use PVC or other plastic types with so-called plasticizers, also known as phthalates.
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Etymology: In Italian, brio means "mettle, fire, or life," from a Celtic word meaning "strength".
In summary, brio can refer to enthusiastic vigor, a soft drink, an Italian restaurant, a company that produces wooden toys, or the etymology of the word.
