Vive (en. Live)
/ˈbi.βe/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
To exist or have life.
He lives in Madrid.
Él vive en Madrid.
To inhabit a place.
She lives in a nice apartment.
Ella vive en un bonito apartamento.
To last or sustain life.
Our ancestors live on in our memory.
Nuestros antepasados viven en nuestra memoria.
Etymology
From Latin 'vivere'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Long live life!
Expression of celebration and enjoyment of life.
¡Viva la vida!
live and let live
Allows others to live as they wish.
vive y deja vivir
Related Words
vivir
Action of having life.
vivir
vivo
That has life.
vivo
vivencia
Experience or event lived.
vivencia
Slang Meanings
To live intensely.
She always says to live life to the fullest.
Ella siempre dice que hay que vivir al máximo.
To live in a carefree way.
Sometimes I just want to live peacefully without worries.
A veces solo quiero vivir tranquilo sin preocupaciones.