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viva

VEE-vuh

Viva (intj) means used to cheer or celebrate someone or something, meaning roughly "long live!". Example: “The crowd chanted "Viva la revolución!”

intj

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

"The crowd chanted "Viva la revolución!""

noun

An oral exam, especially for a university degree.

"She was nervous before her PhD viva."

How to use viva

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishEither a celebratory shout, or British university slang for an oral exam.

Common pairings

viva voce pass the viva

Word forms

vivaed past tense, vivaed past tense, vivas plural, vivas plural, vivas singular, vivas singular

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Etymology

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

Origin: Italian

Synonyms

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oral oral exam viva voce oral examination

Related words

spoken oral vocal verbal IV

Rhymes for viva

diva riva siva shiva saliva Godiva yeshiva

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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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