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I'm delighted to carry on in the tradition of the great reporters like Edward R. Murrow, Ernie Pyle, and Geraldo Rivera to probe vitally important issues of the day, starting with whether I'm Hispanic or Latino.
Al Madrigal

Meaning of "Rivera" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD RIVERA

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PRONUNCIATION OF RIVERA

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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF RIVERA

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Rivera is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES RIVERA MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Rivera

Rivera

Rivera is the capital of Rivera Department of Uruguay. The border with Brazil joins it with the Brazilian city of Santana do Livramento, which is only a street away from it. Together, they form an urban area of around 200,000 inhabitants. As of the census of 2011, it is the sixth most populated city of Uruguay.

Definition of Rivera in the English dictionary

The definition of Rivera in the dictionary is Diego. 1886–1957, Mexican painter, noted for his monumental murals in public buildings, which are influenced by Aztec art and depict revolutionary themes.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE RIVERA

River Nelson
River Plate
river red gum
river traffic
river-mouth
riverboat
rivercraft
rivered
riveret
riverfront
riverine
riverless
riverlike
riverman
Rivers
riverscape
Riverside

WORDS THAT END LIKE RIVERA

aloe vera
Arte Povera
camera
cordillera
digital camera
diptera
entera
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genera
Gera
Hera
on camera
opera
Pera
primavera
Primo de Rivera
Ribera
riviera
sera
Svizzera

Synonyms and antonyms of Rivera in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «Rivera» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF RIVERA

Find out the translation of Rivera to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of Rivera from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «Rivera» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

里维拉
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Rivera
570 millions of speakers

English

Rivera
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

रिवेरा
380 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Arabic

ريفيرا
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Ривера
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Rivera
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

রিভেরা
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

Rivera
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Rivera
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Rivera
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

リベラ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

리베라
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Rivera
85 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Vietnamese

Rivera
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ரிவேரா
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

रिवेरा
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Rivera
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Rivera
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Rivera
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Рівера
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Rivera
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

Rivera
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Rivera
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Rivera
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Rivera
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Rivera

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «RIVERA»

The term «Rivera» is very widely used and occupies the 8.355 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «RIVERA» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Rivera

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5 QUOTES WITH «RIVERA»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word Rivera.
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Cathy Marie Buchanan
A tour of the Mexico City of Diego Rivera and Frieda Kahlo led by Barbara Kingsolver would be nice. And I certainly wouldn't turn down a tour of Johannes Vermeer's Delft led by Tracey Chevalier.
2
Will Chase
I loved being on stage with heroes of mine, like Gregg Edelman and Jimmy Walton, and the lovely Chita Rivera and Stephanie J. Block.
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Teri Garr
I danced in a company of 'West Side Story' when I was very young. It was most of the original cast - Larry Kert, Chita Rivera - and Jerry Robbins directed. It was tough, a wonderful initiation for me.
4
Al Madrigal
I'm delighted to carry on in the tradition of the great reporters like Edward R. Murrow, Ernie Pyle, and Geraldo Rivera to probe vitally important issues of the day, starting with whether I'm Hispanic or Latino.
5
Bruce Sutter
It's not good or bad, but closers have changed things. I don't think you are going to win a World Series without one. Where would the Yankees be without Mariano Rivera?

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «RIVERA»

Discover the use of Rivera in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Rivera and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The Closer
With astonishing candor, Rivera tells the story of the championships, the bosses (including The Boss), the rivalries, and the struggles of being a Latino baseball player in the United States and of maintaining Christian values in ...
Mariano Rivera, 2014
2
Unbreakable: My Story, My Way
" These are the last words that beloved Mexican American singer Jenni Rivera spoke publicly before boarding the plane that would crash and cut her life short on December 9, 2012.
Jenni Rivera, 2013
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Rivera
Looks at the life and works of the Mexican painter.
Andrea Kettenmann, Diego Rivera, 2000
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Rivera
In this book, Gerry Souter brings together both biographies and underlines with passion the link which existed between the two greatest Mexican artists of the twentieth century.
Gerry Souter, 2011
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Pico Rivera
The year 2008 marks Pico Riveras 50th anniversary. This volume documents Pico Rivera from its agricultural past, through its transformation, and into modern suburbia.
Pico Rivera History and Heritage Society, 2008
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Diego Rivera: Murals for the Museum of Modern Art
A volume to accompany a contemporary exhibition looks at the five "portable murals" created by Mexican artist Diego Rivera in New York City for a major exhibition at the Museum of Modern Art in December 1931.
Leah Dickerman, 2011
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Diego Rivera: His World and Ours
Tells the story of Diego as a young, mischievous boy who demonstrated a clear passion for art and then went on to become one of the most famous painters in the world.
Duncan Tonatiuh, 2011
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Playing with Purpose: Mariano Rivera: The Closer Who Got Saved
He’s a Hall of Famer in every possible way. Learn more in Playing with Purpose: Mariano Rivera, a story of sports and faith you won’t want to miss!
Jesse Florea, Mike Yorkey, 2013
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Marisol
A quest for meaning in their lives leads two middle-aged women on a journey through India and through painful memories before returning home--with and without answers. ...the compassion that pervades the work, the juxtapositions of the ...
José Rivera, 1994
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My Art, My Life: An Autobiography
"There is no lack of exciting material. A lover at nine, a cannibal at 18, by his own account, Rivera was prodigiously productive of art and controversy." — San Francisco Chronicle. 21 halftones.
Diego Rivera, with Gladys March, 2012

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «RIVERA»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Rivera is used in the context of the following news items.
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Ron Rivera, family OK after fire
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Carolina Panthers coach Ron Rivera and his family are OK after firefighters battled a blaze at his house that caused significant damage ... «ESPN, Jan 15»
2
Cam Newton on track to start
Coach Ron Rivera said Friday he felt "very comfortable and confident" that Newton will start, adding that his franchise quarterback still needs final clearance from ... «ESPN, Dec 14»
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Rivera: Newton must be ready to go
"The biggest factor will be whether or not they tell me he can protect himself,'' Rivera said. "I don't want to put a guy out there if he can't protect himself. By that, [I ... «ESPN, Dec 14»
4
Angelica Rivera Attempts To Clarify How She Earned The …
Later on, Rivera released a 7-minute video in which she explained melodramatically how, after 25 years of working with the network Televisa and celebrating ... «Latin Times, Nov 14»
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Strickly Panthers: Olsen, Rivera bear down
Rivera handed the first one to tight end Greg Olsen , who caught two touchdown passes, including the game winner, against his former team to key the 31-24 ... «Panthers.com, Oct 14»
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Rivera: Sitting Greg Hardy in Panthers' 'best interest'
The defensive end has been embroiled in controversy after being arrested on charges of assault on a female and communicating threats on May 13. Hardy was ... «NFL.com, Sep 14»
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Rivera: Cam Newton 'ready to roll'
The Panthers held the two-time Pro Bowler out of Sunday's 20-14 victory at Tampa Bay as a precaution after doctors told coach Ron Rivera a hit in the wrong ... «ESPN, Sep 14»
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Naya Rivera Dropped From Columbia Records
Update: a rep for Naya Rivera has denied that she has been dropped from Columbia Records in an online statement, but has not returned request for contact. «Billboard, May 14»
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Naya Rivera, Big Sean's Engagement Is Off; Rapper Releases …
Big Sean and Naya Rivera Naya Rivera and her fiance Big Sean will not be making the trek down the aisle after all, the rapper's rep confirms to Us Weekly. «Us Magazine, Apr 14»
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There's one way Jeter could top Rivera's victory lap
Rivera returned from the most serious injury of his career (a torn ACL in his right knee), performed like an All-Star and used his impending departure as a vehicle ... «New York Post, Feb 14»

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