Residir (en. Reside)
/re.si.'diiɾ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
To remain in a place permanently or temporarily.
She has resided in Madrid for five years.
Ella reside en Madrid desde hace cinco años.
To live in a specific location.
Foreigners reside in the capital city.
Los extranjeros residen en la ciudad capital.
To be in a state or situation.
The solution lies in good communication.
La solución reside en una buena comunicación.
Etymology
From Latin residere, which means 'to stay behind' or 'to be in a place.'
Common Phrases and Expressions
to reside in the heart
To have a special place in feelings or memories.
residir en el corazón
to reside under one roof
To live in the same home or place.
residir bajo un techo
where the truth resides
The place or situation where reality or authenticity is found.
donde reside la verdad
Related Words
residence
Place where one lives or stays.
residencia
resident
Person who resides or lives in a specific location.
residente
residential
Related to a place where there are homes.
residencial
Slang Meanings
To reside informally or temporarily.
I will be residing at a friend's house while I look for an apartment.
Estaré residiendo en casa de un amigo mientras busco un apartamento.
To stay without being a formal guest.
I am residing at the beach this summer.
Me estoy residenciado en la playa este verano.