viva voce

• Locución latina que significa «con voz viva» o «de palabra», usada para referirse a un examen oral, especialmente en contextos académicos, o a la comunicación verbal frente a la escrita.

A Latin phrase meaning 'by live voice,' used to describe an oral examination, especially in academic contexts, or to refer to spoken rather than written communication.

1. C1formalbritish

   An oral examination, typically for a degree or qualification, where the candidate is questioned verbally.

   Examen oral

   • She passed her PhD viva voce with distinction.
   • The viva voce is the final step in the doctoral process.
   • He prepared extensively for his viva voce defense.