viva

Noun CEFR C2 Standard

ˈvaɪ.və

Definitions

A shout of applause.
An oral examination, typically for an academic qualification.
a region of Manhattanville, Harlem, New York City
Used to express acclamation, salute, or applause.
(used as an exclamation of acclaim or approval): Viva Zapata!
long live; up with (a specified person or thing)
(Education) an oral examination
(Education) to examine orally

Equivalents

Portuguêsviva

Italianoviva

日本語ビバ

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العربيةيعيش

Examples

“When the cibolero returned to the plain, he was received with a fresh burst ⟳ of vivas, and kerchiefs were waved to greet ⟳ him.”

CEFR level

C2

Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.

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See also

viva voce Vivaan Vivace vivacious Vivaciously Vivaciousness

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