vivalma

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See also: viv'alma

Portuguese

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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From viva (alive) +‎ alma (soul).

Pronunciation

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  • (Brazil) IPA(key): /viˈvaw.mɐ/ [viˈvaʊ̯.mɐ]
    • (Southern Brazil) IPA(key): /viˈvaw.ma/ [viˈvaʊ̯.ma]
 

Noun

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vivalma f (plural vivalmas)

  1. a living soul (in negative sentences)
    Nas ruas da cidade não se via vivalma.
    There was not a living soul to be seen in the streets of the city.

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