Rivera

American  

[ri-vair-uh, ree-ve-rah] / rɪˈvɛər ə, riˈvɛ rɑ /

noun

1. Diego 1886–1957, Mexican painter.

2. José Eustasio 1889–1928, Colombian poet and novelist.

3. (José) Fructuoso 1790?–1854, Uruguayan revolutionary and political leader: president of Uruguay 1830–34, 1839–42.

4. Miguel Primo de Primo de Rivera, Miguel.

5. a city in N Uruguay.

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Rivera British  

/ riˈβera /

noun

1. Diego (ˈdjeɣo). 1886–1957, Mexican painter, noted for his monumental murals in public buildings, which are influenced by Aztec art and depict revolutionary themes

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Example Sentences

That sentiment resonated with 42-year-old Antonio Rivera, a Bay Area local who recalled the excitement he felt as a child in Jalisco watching the 1986 World Cup, which Mexico hosted.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

Tininiska Rivera, his daughter, told AFP last week that the shocking images released by the government proved "that they don't care how they're perceived abroad, but rather about demonstrating their strength inside Nicaragua."

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Rivera was at Espacio 1839 on Friday accompanying his son, Marc Rivera, one of the youngest exhibitors, alongside his classmate Miguel Yanez.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

Gabriela Lena Frank’s work about Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera is full of luxuriant color—visual and musical—in the company’s new production.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

“I am Dr. Karlsson, and I work with the Level Fours who have forecasting marvels. But Headmarveller Rivera asked me to speak to you. Can you tell me a bit about the things you knit?”

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton