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Rivera
Rivera (name) means a surname of Spanish origin, meaning "riverbank". Example: “Diego Rivera was a celebrated Mexican muralist.”
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A surname of Spanish origin, meaning "riverbank".
"Diego Rivera was a celebrated Mexican muralist."
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Etymology
From Spanish Rivera, meaning "riverbank" or "shore".
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What does “Rivera” mean?
The word “Rivera” means a surname of Spanish origin, meaning "riverbank".
How do you use “Rivera” in a sentence?
Here is “Rivera” used in a sentence: “Diego Rivera was a celebrated Mexican muralist.”
What part of speech is “Rivera”?
“Rivera” is a name.
Where does the word “Rivera” come from?
The word “Rivera” comes from Spanish. From Spanish Rivera, meaning "riverbank" or "shore".
Is “Rivera” a common word?
“Rivera” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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