The glands (lymph nodes) on either side of the neck, under the jaw, or behind the ears commonly swell when you have a cold or sore throat. More serious infections may cause the glands to enlarge and become very firm and tender.
Making the world better, one answer at a time. Brava is the feminine form (used to refer to a woman, a girl, or really any noun that is grammatically feminine in Spanish); and bravo is the masculine form.
1. the word bravo in the US is mainly used in the context of artistic performances and public exhibitions (or, with a touch of irony, in informal speech), while in Italian it can be used more generally to denote someone's ability in some area or specific well-doing (see examples below).