bravata

threat

boast

la bravata

feminine noun

1. (intention to inflict damage)

a. threat

¡Tus bravatas no van a obligarme a hacer lo que no quiero! ¡No te tengo miedo!

Your threats are not going to force me into doing what I don't want! I'm not afraid of you!

2. (bravado)

a. boast

Las bravatas de Susana son solo reflejos de su inseguridad.

Susana's boasts are a mere reflection of her insecurity.

b. big talk

No creo una palabra de lo que dice que hizo; son puras bravatas.

I don't believe a word of what he says he did; it's just big talk.