Avivamiento

Avivamiento is a Spanish term meaning revival or awakening, typically used to describe a renewed interest in and enthusiasm for religious faith. In most Spanish-language contexts, it refers to organized efforts aimed at renewing spiritual life within a community, often through revival meetings, preaching, prayer, testimonies, and evangelistic outreach. The term can denote both a personal experience of conversion and collective movements that seek to rekindle fervor and moral commitment.

Derived from the verb avivar, meaning to enliven or rekindle, avivamiento literally denotes an act of making lively again.

Historically, avivamiento has been applied in Catholic, Protestant, and evangelical settings in Spanish-speaking countries. It is associated with revivalist campaigns, outdoor rallies, and renewed interest in scripture, worship, and spiritual disciplines. While some movements emphasize evangelism and conversion, others focus on worship renewal, moral reform, and social concern. The term can also describe moments of perceived renewal within church life, regardless of denomination.

Beyond religion, avivamiento may be used metaphorically to refer to a revival of a language, culture, or arts—an awakening of interest or activity in a field.