Spanish Conversation · Level 27
90 words
Spanish word
vivo
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈbiβo/
Meaning
- adjectivebright, vivid
Example
El color es vivo.
The color is bright.
More examples
Los colores vivos alegran la habitación.
Vivid colors brighten the room.
Core concept
A vividly colored parrot in motion.
Common phrases
color vivo
vivid color
colores vivos
vivid colors
tono vivo
vivid tone
Similar words
colorido: Features a rich mix of multiple hues, creating a very colorful effect.
brillante: Shines by reflecting light, creating visible gloss or sparkle.
vívido: Shows crisp, vivid detail or color that evokes lifelike immediacy.
luminoso: Appears well lit and bright, as if illuminated by strong light.
Definition in Spanish
Que muestra energía, movimiento o apariencia de vida; también se aplica a colores intensos y, en uso coloquial, a personas vivas o espabiladas.
Word origin
From Latin vivus 'alive', originally meaning 'living', which extended to 'lively' and later to 'vivid' for intense colors.
Usage tips
- When talking about color, vivo means an intense or vivid hue while brillante refers more to shine or gloss.