Spanish Conversation · Level 88
60 words
Spanish word
revivir
Pronunciation
IPA/reβiˈβiɾ/
Meaning
- verbcome back to life
Example
Al escuchar esa canción, revivieron mis recuerdos.
When I heard that song, my memories came back to life.
More examples
La película logró revivir el interés por la historia local.
The film managed to revive interest in local history.
Core concept
A dull room filling with lively conversation.
Common phrases
revivir el interés
revive interest
revivir una costumbre
revive a custom
revivir la esperanza
revive hope
Similar words
animar: Energy returns to a person or place, making the mood cheerful and active.
evocar: A cue brings past images or feelings back into awareness, often vividly.
recordar: Past information or events are brought back into conscious thought.
recuperar: A lost object, ability, or condition is recovered and restored to use.
Definition in Spanish
Restaurar la energía, el ánimo o la intensidad de una experiencia; también traer de nuevo a la vida a alguien o algo.
Word origin
Derived from Latin revivĕre (re- 'again' + vivere 'to live'), keeping both the literal sense 'come back to life' and the figurative sense of renewed vigor.
Usage tips
- Stress falls on the final syllable (re-vi-VIR) in Spanish, and revivir typically collocates with memories, traditions, or interest rather than bodily resurrection.