ariba
3 synonyms for ariba, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Interjection — A common misspelling of the Spanish arriba, shouted as a cry of encouragement, celebration or delight, roughly equivalent to 'up you go!' or 'yeah!'.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use ariba
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
arriba arriba
ándale arriba
SAP Ariba
Ariba Network
The one-r spelling is informal and non-standard in Spanish. Capitalised, Ariba is a company name.
Frequently asked questions
Is it ariba or arriba?
Arriba, with two r's, is the correct Spanish spelling. Ariba with one r is a misspelling in Spanish, though it is the correct spelling of the SAP business software of that name.
What does arriba mean in English?
Literally it means up, upward or above. As a shout it is an exclamation of excitement or encouragement, comparable to 'come on!' or 'yes!' in English.
