viva

¹ American  

[vee-vuh, vee-vah] / ˈvi və, ˈvi vɑ /

interjection

1. Italian, Spanish. (an exclamation of acclaim or approval).

   Viva Zapata!

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noun

1. a shout of “viva.”

viva ² American  

[vahy-vuh] / ˈvaɪ və /

noun

1. (in British and European universities) an oral examination; viva voce.

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viva ¹ British  

/ ˈvaɪvə /

noun

1. an oral examination

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verb

1. to examine orally

viva ² British  

/ ˈviːvə /

interjection

1. long live; up with (a specified person or thing)

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Etymology

Origin of viva¹

First recorded in 1665–75; literally: “may (he) live!” 3rd-person singular present subjunctive of Italian vivere, Spanish vivir, ultimately from Latin vīvere “to live”; vital

Origin of viva²

First recorded in 1890–95; shortened form

Example Sentences

Especially since Midjourney, its chosen interpreter, has a distinct lack of “viva”?

From Seattle Times

The Bayern Leverkusen forward condemned security forces in an Instagram story, saying: "Shame on you for easily killing the people and viva women of Iran. Long live Iranian women!"

From BBC

All the Bruins have to do to “viva, Las Vegas” is win the rest of their games.

From Los Angeles Times

“Love is our strength,” he told the crowded congregation, and as he walked out of the cathedral people chanted, “Viva, viva Papa!”

From New York Times

To quote what is said when the names of loved ones are uttered at remembrances: “Viva la vida, viva la muerte!”

From Seattle Times