evento en vivo
/ebento en bibo/from spelling rules
The English phrase "live event" is translated into Spanish as evento en vivo.
A live event refers to a performance or occasion that happens in real time in front of an audience.
Which one should you use?
While en vivo is common, en directo is a very frequent alternative used to describe live broadcasts or performances.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Argentina, people might commonly use en vivo to refer to live events.
How does it change in a sentence?
Because evento is a masculine noun, you must use the masculine indefinite article un to say "a live event" (un evento en vivo).
Did you know?
- In some Latin American slang, calling someone a vivo can actually be an insult, implying they are a 'smart aleck' or someone who acts cunningly to take advantage of others.
- In Spanish, the word vivo is used both to describe a live event and as an adjective for a 'bright' or 'vivid' color.
- The Spanish word vivo shares the same Proto-Indo-European root as the English word 'quick' in its archaic sense of 'living'.
Examples in context
- Asistiré al evento en vivo de música clásica este fin de semana.I will attend the live classical music event this weekend.
- Mañana transmitiremos el evento en directo a través de nuestro canal oficial.Tomorrow we will broadcast the live event through our official channel.
- ¿Viste el evento en directo del juego anoche? ¡Fue increíble!Did you see the live game event last night? It was incredible!
- Voy a ir al recital en vivo de mi cantante favorito.I am going to the live recital of my favorite singer.
- No te pierdas la transmisión en vivo del evento deportivo esta noche.Don't miss the live broadcast of the sporting event tonight.
- La empresa anunciará próximamente un evento en vivo sobre las últimas tendencias en tecnología.The company will soon announce a live event on the latest technology trends.
- El concierto en vivo de Juanes se llevará a cabo en el estadio principal.The live concert of Juanes will take place in the main stadium.
- No es una grabación, es un evento en vivo.It is not a recording, it is a live event.
- Me encanta ir a cada evento en vivo.I love going to every live event.
- El evento en vivo fue todo un éxito.The live event was a total success.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Elena are discussing plans for the weekend.
- AlejandroElena, ¿quieres ir a un evento en vivo hoy?Elena, do you want to go to a live event today?
- ElenaSí, me gustaría mucho ver a la banda.Yes, I would really like to see the band.
- AlejandroPerfecto, voy a comprar las entradas ahora.Perfect, I am going to buy the tickets now.
- ElenaGracias, Alejandro, será una noche genial.Thanks, Alejandro, it will be a great night.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
