vítor

cheer, hurrah

noun BEE-tohr Rare

Origin: From Latin 'victor' (conqueror), via a victory acclamation cry.

Usage Note

Vítor is a traditional shout of acclaim or triumph, often used in festive or ceremonial contexts. In some Spanish universities, a graduate who has distinguished themselves is honoured with a public vítor ceremony. The word is invariable in that ceremonial use but functions as a count noun in general usage.

Examples

"La multitud lanzó un vítor al campeón."

Natural Translation

The crowd gave a cheer for the champion.

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