vivir

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to live

Also: to reside, to experience

/biˈβiɾ/vivir

Meaning & usage

The model regular -IR verb. Used for living somewhere and for experiencing life.

Conjugation

PronounvivirAudio
yovivo
túvives
él / ella / Ud.vive
nosotrosvivimos
vosotrosvivís
ellos / ellas / Uds.viven

vivir by tense

Example sentences

  • Vivo en Madrid.

    I live in Madrid.

  • ¿Dónde vives?

    Where do you live?

  • Vivimos juntos.

    We live together.

  • Viví en París dos años.

    I lived in Paris for two years.

  • Viviremos en el campo.

    We will live in the countryside.

  • Ha vivido muchas aventuras.

    He has lived many adventures.

Common expressions

  • vivir de
    to live off
  • ¡viva!
    long live!
  • saber vivir
    to know how to enjoy life
  • vivir al día
    to live day by day

Quick practice

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Choose the correct form: ellos / ellas / Uds. ___ (Present)

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Frequently asked

  • How do you conjugate "vivir" in the present tense?

    In the present tense, "vivir" is conjugated as: yo vivo, tú vives, él/ella vive, nosotros vivimos, vosotros vivís, ellos/ellas viven.

  • Is "vivir" a regular or irregular verb?

    "vivir" is a regular Spanish verb. The model regular -IR verb. Used for living somewhere and for experiencing life.

  • What does "vivir" mean in English?

    "vivir" means "to live", and can also mean "to reside", "to experience".

  • What is the past tense of "vivir"?

    The preterite (simple past) of "vivir" is: yo viví, tú viviste, él/ella vivió, nosotros vivimos, vosotros vivisteis, ellos/ellas vivieron.