vivir
A1regular#75 most commonto live
Also: to reside, to experience
Meaning & usage
The model regular -IR verb. Used for living somewhere and for experiencing life.
Conjugation
| Pronoun | vivir | Audio |
|---|---|---|
| yo | vivo | |
| tú | vives | |
| él / ella / Ud. | vive | |
| nosotros | vivimos | |
| vosotros | vivís | |
| 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 deto live off
- ¡viva!long live!
- saber vivirto know how to enjoy life
- vivir al díato live day by day
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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.