Vives (en. You live)

/ˈbi.βes/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To inhabit or be in a place.
You live in Madrid.
Tú vives en Madrid.
To exist or subsist.
You live for your dreams.
Vives por tus sueños.
To experience life in an active way.
You live intensely every day.
Vives intensamente cada día.

Etymology

From Latin 'vivere', which means 'to live'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

you live and let go
You live with freedom and carefreeness.
vives y sueltas
you live day to day
You live without worrying about the future.
vives al día
you live on storytelling
You live on illusions or fantasies.
vives del cuento

Related Words

life
State of existence.
vida
to live
To carry out actions typical of life.
vivir
experience
Experience lived by a person.
vivencia

Slang Meanings

To live in the present moment without worries.
He always says to 'live' and not to think about tomorrow.
Él siempre dice que hay que 'vives' y no pensar en el mañana.
To have a life full of fun or partying.
She 'lives' the crazy life on weekends.
Ella 'vives' la vida loca los fines de semana.