Alive in Spanish 🇪🇸

Pronunciation

Normal speech: BEE-vah
IPA: ‘bi.βa

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Origin

Derived from Latin “vīvā” (long live)

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do not confuse with

“Viva” should not be confused with “vivo/a”, which means “alive” or “living”.

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variations by country

In some Latin American countries, “viva” can be used as a verb to mean “to cheer” or “to applaud”.

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cultural referece

“¡Viva México!” is a famous Mexican phrase that is often shouted during celebrations or patriotic events to express pride and love for Mexico.

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idioms

“¡Viva la vida!” (Long live life!) is a common Spanish expression used to encourage people to enjoy life to the fullest.

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usage

“Viva” is used as an interjection to express enthusiasm, support, or celebration, similar to the English “hooray” or “long live”.

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origin

“Viva” comes from the Spanish verb “vivir” which means “to live”.

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viva info.

Tips to remember the word “viva”:
– Associate the word “viva” with the phrase “Viva la vida,” which means “Live life,” popularized by the Coldplay song.
– Connect “viva” with the sound of cheering at a celebration or event, such as “Viva!” often exclaimed during parties and festivals in Spanish-speaking countries.
– Remember “viva” by thinking of the English word “vivid,” which can help you recall the vibrancy and liveliness associated with “viva.”

Explanations:
– “Viva” is an interjection used in Spanish to express acclamation, enthusiasm, or support for someone or something.
– It is also used as the imperative form of “vivir” which means “to live,” suggesting a command or encouragement to live in a certain way, typically with joy or vigor.

Other words that mean the same thing:
– “¡Viva!” can be synonymous with “¡Hurra!” in Spanish, which is like saying “Hooray!” in English.
– “Long live” is an English equivalent often used in the same context as “Viva,” as in “Long live the queen!” (“¡Viva la reina!”).

Alternate meanings/slang:
– “Viva” can also refer to an oral examination, particularly in academic contexts, often called a “viva voce.”
– It can be paired with other words to create expressions like “¡Viva México!” which is a patriotic cheer for Mexico.

Examples of sentences that use “viva”:
– “¡Viva el rey!” which means “Long live the king!”
– “La multitud gritó ‘¡Viva!’ cuando el músico subió al escenario,” which translates to “The crowd shouted ‘Viva!’ when the musician took the stage.”
– “En la celebración del Día de la Independencia, todos cantaron ‘¡Viva la patria!'” meaning “At the Independence Day celebration, everyone sang ‘Long live the homeland!'”
– “El profesor me dijo que tengo que prepararme para la viva de mi tesis,” which means “The professor told me I have to prepare for the oral defense of my thesis.”

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