What does «viada» mean in Spanish?
- Violent start or exit.
- The first thrust of a ship when underway. Start, thrust, abrupt start made by a ship when it suddenly increases speed, usually at start-up.
Examples of use in Spanish: "dar viada a la embarcación".
- Start-up of a motor or machine.
- (dar viada) Take a course.
- (dar viada) Pulling someone's leg.
- (dar viada) To give an opportunity or permission to someone; or to give time to something or someone.
♦ Used in: Mexico
Examples of use in Spanish: "Dele viada a la pintura para que seque, luego sí pinte la segunda mano".
"¡Dale viada!, que se vaya, más tarde lo castigamos".
"El patrón me dio viada para no ir mañana".