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viva

interjection vi·va \ ˈvē-və , -ˌvä \

Definition of viva

—used to express goodwill or approval

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Origin and Etymology of viva

Italian & Spanish, long live, from 3rd person singular present subjunctive of vivere to live, from Latin — more at 1quick

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