arriba

American  

[uh-ree-buh, ahr-ree-bah] / əˈri bə, ɑrˈri βɑ /

interjection

1. (used as an exclamation of joy, exultation, or encouragement).

   Arriba, Astros! Let’s go!

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Etymology

Origin of arriba

First recorded in 1750–60, still not naturalized in English; from Spanish: “above, over,” from Latin ad ad- ( def. ) + rīpa “bank of a river” ( riparian ( def. ) )

Example Sentences

Bliss Requa-Trautz, executive director of Arriba, a Las Vegas-based advocacy group, said she warns workers of the risks that come with applying to the deferred action program: Although applications are meant to be confidential, applying nonetheless makes authorities aware an worker is in the country illegally, giving rise to the possibility that they could be targeted for deportation afterward.

From Los Angeles Times

Hundreds of workers from California traveled to Las Vegas over the weekend, where Arriba, an organization that helped run the Koreatown event, held a final registration clinic.

From Los Angeles Times

One worker center alone, Arriba Las Vegas, has collected evidence of mistreatment from more than 1,000 people who worked for BaronHR or its affiliates in California, Florida, Illinois, New Jersey, Texas or Nevada, said Bliss Requa-Trautz, the group’s executive director.

From New York Times

“Arriba Mexico and regional Mexican.”

From Los Angeles Times

Martinez was transported to a detention center in the Rio Arriba County government seat of Tierra Amarilla.

From Seattle Times