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How to Say "long live" in Spanish

The Spanish word forlong liveis vivaA2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.

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viva

InterjectionA2
A cheer for a person, country, or idea
A person with wide smile raising both arms up in a gesture of celebration and cheering. The background is bright and colorful.

Examples

¡Viva México! ¡Viva la independencia!

Long live Mexico! Long live independence!

Cuando los novios salieron, todos gritaron: '¡Vivan los novios!'

When the bride and groom came out, everyone shouted: 'Long live the newlyweds!'

Using 'Viva' for Groups

When cheering for more than one person or thing, it changes to 'vivan'. For example, '¡Viva la reina!' (for one queen) but '¡Vivan los reyes!' (for the king and queen).

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