viva!
hurray!; long live!; cheers!
Pronunciation
/ˈvi.vɐ/
Cultural Note
Viva is used for celebratory toasts, patriotic exclamations, and general expressions of joy. In Portugal, it can also be used as a casual greeting, especially on the phone — 'viva!' means roughly 'hey there!'. This greeting use is distinctly Portuguese and would confuse most Brazilians.
📝 Example Sentences
Viva o Brasil!
Long live Brazil!
Viva! Conseguimos!
Hurray! We did it!
Viva os noivos!
Cheers to the bride and groom!
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