As an adjective, 'vivas' must match the noun it describes. Use this form only for feminine plural nouns (e.g., 'flores vivas', 'personas vivas').

Matching the Ending

Extremely common. Used to describe plural feminine things that are alive or vibrant.

Mixing Indicative and Subjunctive

When you use verbs like 'querer' (to want), 'esperar' (to hope), or expressions of doubt ('dudar que'), the verb that follows must switch to the special form 'vivas' (the present subjunctive). This shows uncertainty or influence.

The Subjunctive Trigger

'Vivas' is also the correct form for telling someone (tú) *not* to do something: 'No vivas aquí' (Don't live here).

Negative Commands

Commonly used in compound sentences expressing wishes, needs, or negative commands to 'tú'.

The singular cheer is '¡Viva!' (Long live!). When you refer to the *act* of cheering, you often use the plural noun form 'los vivas' or just 'vivas' to mean 'cheers' or 'shouts of support'.

Cheering in Plural

This usage is formal or ceremonial. In casual settings, you'd usually just say 'aplausos' (applause) or 'felicitaciones' (congratulations).

Context is Key

Used in celebratory or political contexts; less frequent in daily conversation.

'Vivas' is a versatile Spanish word that can be the feminine plural adjective 'alive/bright,' the 'tú' form of the verb 'vivir' (to live) in the subjunctive, or a plural noun meaning 'cheers' or 'shouts of support.'

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Complete Conjugation Tables

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indicative

present

imperfect

preterite

future

conditional

subjunctive

present

imperfect

imperative

affirmative

negative

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