Ao vivo
Example: O programa será transmitido ao vivo para todo o país.
Definition
"Ao vivo" is a Portuguese adverbial phrase used in music and broadcasting contexts to describe a performance or event that is happening in real time, without pre-recording. For example, a concert or show that is transmitted directly to the audience is said to be "ao vivo."
Etymology
The phrase "ao vivo" literally means "to the live" in Portuguese, combining the preposition 'ao' (to the) and the adjective 'vivo' (live, alive). It reflects the concept of something being alive or happening live, especially in musical or broadcast contexts. Did you know that "vivo" relates to the Latin 'vivus,' meaning alive or living?
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