Viví (en. Lived)

[biˈβi]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Indicates that one has lived in the past.
I lived in Spain for two years.
Yo viví en España durante dos años.
Refers to the experience of life in a specific temporal context.
When I lived in the city, everything was very different.
Cuando viví en la ciudad, todo era muy diferente.
A way to refer to past moments or situations related to life.
I lived unforgettable moments on my vacation.
Viví momentos inolvidables en mis vacaciones.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

I lived to tell about it
It is used to indicate having survived a difficult experience.
viví para contarla
I lived a dream
It refers to having had an extraordinary experience.
viví un sueño
I lived to the fullest
It indicates having enjoyed life to the fullest.
viví hasta el extremo

Related Words

to live
To experience life in its entirety.
vivir
living
That which has life.
viviente
liveliness
The quality of being alive or animated.
vivacidad

Slang Meanings

To have an intense life.
That party was amazing, I really lived.
Esa fiesta fue increíble, realmente viví.
To be present at a key moment.
When the accident happened, I lived the moment.
Cuando ocurrió el accidente, yo viví el momento.