Ao vivo
Example: Eu assisto ao vivo o jogo de futebol na TV.
Definition
"Ao vivo" refers to a live performance or broadcast, meaning it happens in real-time without being recorded or edited. In music, "ao vivo" indicates that the event is presented directly to the audience as it occurs, such as a live concert or live broadcast.
Etymology
The phrase "ao vivo" comes from Portuguese, where "ao" is a contraction of 'a' + 'o' meaning 'to the' or 'at the', and "vivo" means 'alive' or 'living'. Together, "ao vivo" literally means 'to the live' or 'live'. Did you know? The phrase is commonly used in Portuguese-speaking countries to distinguish live performances from studio recordings.
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