Spanish Conversation · Level 111
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Spanish word
vítor
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈbitoɾ/
Meaning
- masculine nouncheer
Example
La multitud gritó vítores durante la entrada del equipo.
The crowd shouted cheers during the team's entrance.
More examples
El discurso fue recibido con vítores.
The speech was received with cheers.
Core concept
Sustained loud acclamation at a formal or festive event.
Common phrases
gritar vítores
shout cheers
recibir vítores
receive cheers
Similar words
aplauso: Clapping with hands to show approval or gratitude.
ovación: Standing ovation of loud applause and cheers that expresses intense admiration.
aclamación: Collective vocal expression of support or praise voiced by many together.
grito: A loud shout or cry used to express strong feeling or to attract attention.
Definition in Spanish
Aclamación sonora prolongada que muestra alegría o reconocimiento hacia alguien o algo, usada especialmente en contextos oficiales o festivos.
Word origin
The Spanish word derives from medieval Latin vitores, which were ritual cries at ceremonies and processions and led to the sense of prolonged public acclaim.
Usage tips
- Often used in the plural vítores and in set phrases like dar vítores and recibir vítores, and it usually implies a ceremonial or official tone rather than casual cheering.
Other meanings
- acclaimnoun
Opposites
- abucheobooingnoun
- silenciosilencenoun
Related words
- vitorearcheerverb
- vitoreadocheeredadjective