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

Junior Ana Rivera said she knew of teachers and coaches who supported the decision to leave school to protest.

From Los Angeles Times

Rivera’s monumental frescos require constant scraping and repainting.

From The Wall Street Journal

Carlisle Rivera, 50, was arrested in November 2024 before carrying out the plan that the US Justice Department said was directed by the government of Iran.

From Barron's

Now, with the site up for sale, the city of Pico Rivera is vying for a chance to reimagine it.

From Los Angeles Times

Galleries for these works have recently been moved to the museum’s center, just off the courtyard displaying Diego Rivera’s popular “Detroit Industry Murals,” and rehung by Valerie Mercer.

From The Wall Street Journal