vivir
verbCEFR A1High frequency
What does “vivir” mean in English?
to live
Example sentences
Vivo en Madrid.
I live in Madrid.
Vivimos cerca del centro.
We live near the centre.
Mi abuela vive sola.
My grandmother lives alone.
How to use it
Vivir means 'to live'. Regular -ir verb. Reference for the -ir pattern: vivo, vives, vive, vivimos, vivís, viven.
Common mistake
Use 'vivir EN [place]', not 'vivir A [place]'. 'En' is the location preposition for living.
Forms of vivir
- Present
- vivo, vives, vive, vivimos, vivís, viven