evviva
/evˈvi.va/
The English phrase 'hooray' can be translated into Italian as evviva or urrà.
Meaning: elated expression of approval (intj)
Ways to say it
| Italian | IPA |
|---|---|
| evviva | /evˈvi.va/ |
| urrà | /urˈra/ |
These terms are used as elated expressions of approval.
Which one should you use?
While both express excitement, evviva is more commonly used in everyday speech to celebrate someone or something and is often translated as 'long live'.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation of evviva is /evˈvi.va/. It has three syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.
Did you know?
- The exclamation evviva is actually a condensed command, combining the word 'e' meaning 'and' with the third-person singular imperative of 'vivere', which is 'viva'.
- The term evviva can be used ironically to express sarcasm when something goes wrong, similar to saying 'Great!' in English.
- While evviva is the standard for joy, sports fans in Italy often prefer the rhythmic chant Dai! to urge their team toward a 'hooray' moment.
Examples in context
- Urrà!Hooray!This sentence shows how to use urrà as a standalone exclamation.Tatoeba #1645198 by Guybrush88, translation #943665 by U2FS
- Hip hip urrà!Hip hip hooray!This sentence shows the common phrase 'Hip hip hooray!' using urrà.Tatoeba #11442741 by Guybrush88, translation #10801551 by ddnktr
- Evviva la primavera!Hooray for spring!
Example conversation
Martina and Alessandro are celebrating their holiday starting today.
- MartinaFinalmente siamo in vacanza!Finally we are on holiday!
- AlessandroEvviva, non vedevo l'ora!Hooray, I couldn't wait!
- MartinaAndiamo subito in spiaggia, Alessandro.Let's go to the beach right away, Alessandro.
- AlessandroSì, partiamo subito!Yes, let's leave right now!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “hooray” translations and entries evviva, urrà, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries evviva, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
