What does "viva la" mean?

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    Yeah stupid question... but cant find the answer anywhere... lol. :eek:
     
    s_u_p_e_r_s_a_m, Feb 16, 2009 IP
  2. Vera

    Vera Well-Known Member

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    Depends on the context...it can mean "hurray to" or "long live to", it really depends on the context.

    For instances " viva la democracia" means " long live democracy" , or something like that, as "viva" is a sort of enthusiastic expression...does this make sense to you?
     
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    i typed something similar to ^, but went to the restroom real quick and forgot that this window was open.

    vera, great explanation :thumbup:
     
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  4. s_u_p_e_r_s_a_m

    s_u_p_e_r_s_a_m Peon

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    thanks Vera. :) Good answer. :)

    Sounds cool to say. :p Gunna register some domains with it. lol

    - Sam
     
    s_u_p_e_r_s_a_m, Feb 17, 2009 IP
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    EvcRo Notable Member

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    #5

    very good explanation ;)
     
    EvcRo, Feb 18, 2009 IP
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