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

Rivera had been arbitrarily detained when he returned to his home in Nicaragua in September 2023.

From BBC • May 31, 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

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

Rivera Ortega crossed the US-Mexico border in 2016, DHS said.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

Because Principal Rivera excluded us from the Fall Fiesta talent show for being too loud and not being good enough for the anniversary show.

From "The First Rule of Punk" by Celia C. Pérez