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

“And I wanted to win a trophy for the city of Pico Rivera, which only has one high school.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 19, 2026

“It’s important to expose our next generation and give them an opportunity to express themselves a little bit,” Antonio Rivera said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

Nicaraguan Indigenous leader Brooklyn Rivera died from health complications after nearly three years in detention and despite US appeals for his release, the health ministry said Sunday.

From Barron's • May 31, 2026

Brooklyn Rivera, who founded the central American nation's indigenous movement Yatama, died due to "physical and neurological deterioration" linked to a Covid-19 infection, the Nicaraguan Ministry of Health stated on Sunday.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

“I'm sorry, Ella. We must follow all the proper procedures and protocols. What are we without them? Chaos,” Headmarveller Rivera said.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton