arriba

/ar'i bah/

Definitions

1. interjection

a Spanish expression used to signal encouragement, support, or a call to action, often translated to ‘up’ or ‘let’s go’

“The crowd shouted ‘arriba’ as the team scored its first goal.”

2. noun

a high or elevated position

“The view from the top of the mountain was breathtaking, and we felt we were on a new level, arriba.”

3. adverb

in a high or elevated position

“The bird flew arriba, soaring above the trees.”

4. verb

to move upward or to a higher position

“The balloon arriba quickly as it was released from the hand.”

Synonyms

  • ahead
  • onward
  • up

Antonyms

  • back
  • down