avivó

Avivó is the third-person singular preterite indicative form of the Spanish verb avivar. It denotes that someone or something revived, rekindled, or intensified a state, action, or object in the past. The object of avivar can be literal (fire, embers) or figurative (interest, debate, ánimo). In narrative prose, avivó often signals a shift to a more animated or energized moment.

Etymology: Avivar comes from Latin advivāre, from ad- “toward” and vivus “alive,” through medieval Spanish development of prefixed verbs. The root viv- conveys life or liveliness; the prefix adds the sense of making or causing.

Usage notes: Avivar is transitive, requiring a direct object: avivar algo. The form avivó marks the past tense for él/ella/usted. It is common in literary and journalistic Spanish as well as in everyday speech. In many contexts avivar can imply fanning a flame or rekindling enthusiasm after a lull, whether literal or figurative.

Examples: El viento avivó las llamas. La noticia avivó la discusión entre los asistentes. El entrenador avivó el ánimo del equipo.

Related forms: avivado (past participle), avivando (gerund), aviva (present tense). See also: avivar, encender, estimular, animar.