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viva

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Intj — Used to cheer or celebrate someone or something, meaning roughly "long live!"

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oral exam viva voce oral examination

How to use viva

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viva voce pass the viva

Etymology

Borrowed from Spanish and Italian viva, "long live."

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Frequently asked questions

What does “viva” mean?

The word “viva” means used to cheer or celebrate someone or something, meaning roughly "long live!". In plain terms, either a celebratory shout, or British university slang for an oral exam.

How do you pronounce “viva”?

“Viva” is pronounced VEE-vuh (/ˈviː.və/ in IPA).

How do you use “viva” in a sentence?

Here is “viva” used in a sentence: “The crowd chanted "Viva la revolución!".”

What part of speech is “viva”?

Depending on how it is used, “viva” can be an intj and a noun.

Where does the word “viva” come from?

The word “viva” comes from Italian. Borrowed from Spanish and Italian viva, "long live.".

Is “viva” a common word?

“Viva” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “viva” have?

“Viva” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: used to cheer or celebrate someone or something, meaning roughly "long live!".

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