VIVA


Meaning of VIVA in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' v ē -v ə , - ˌ vä

Function: interjection

Etymology: Italian & Spanish, longitude live, from 3d person singular present subjunctive of vivere to live, from Latin ― more at QUICK

Date: 1682

― used to express goodwill or approval

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