← Back to Fala2Me

viveza

[vee-VEH-zuh]
nounfemininepl: vivezas
liveliness, vivacity, sharpness
1. the quality of being lively, animated, or spirited
She danced with great viveza.
Ela dançou com grande viveza.
2. quickness or sharpness of mind; mental acuity
His viveza in understanding complex problems impressed everyone.
A viveza dele em compreender problemas complexos impressionou a todos.
3. brightness or intensity (of colors, light, etc.)
The viveza of the painting's colors was striking.
A viveza das cores do quadro era impressionante.
4. cleverness or wit, sometimes with a cunning edge
He used viveza to navigate the difficult negotiation.
Ele usou viveza para navegar a negociação difícil.
NYC Slang
spunk, sharpness, street smarts
Synonyms
vivacidadeanimaçãobrilhointeligênciaagudezaperspicácia
Antonyms
lentidãoapatiaembotamentotorpormonotonia

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
viveza
commonly used to describe liveliness and mental sharpness
Rio de Janeiro
viveza
often associated with street smarts and cleverness
São Paulo
viveza
standard usage, similar to general Brazilian
Portugal
vivacidade
Portuguese prefers vivacidade; viveza is less common but understood

Related Idioms & Phrases

viveza criolla
com viveza
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →