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

“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

Rivera served in Nicaragua's National Assembly four times, and as a minister for autonomous development in the 1990s, according to news site Confidencial.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

“Principal Rivera would like to see you,” she said.

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