Vivían (en. They lived)
/biˈβjan/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
Indicates the action of being alive in a specific place.
When they were young, they lived in the countryside.
Cuando eran jóvenes, ellos vivían en el campo.
Refers to the quality of life in a specific context.
In those times, they lived in a very simple way.
En esos tiempos, vivían de una manera muy sencilla.
In the context of cultural or familial roots.
In their childhood, they lived very close to their grandparents.
En su infancia, vivían muy cerca de sus abuelos.
Etymology
From Latin 'vivere', which means to live.
Common Phrases and Expressions
they lived the crazy life
They led a very exciting and carefree life.
vivían la vida loca
they lived under the same roof
They shared the same home or lived together.
vivían bajo el mismo techo
where they lived happily ever after
Expression indicating a lasting happy ending.
donde vivían felices por siempre
Related Words
to live
To perform the action of being alive or existing.
vivir
life
The state of existence of living beings.
vida
experience
Life experience in a specific environment.
vivencia
Slang Meanings
Live life to the fullest.
That person is always looking for new experiences, they really live life to the fullest.
Esa persona siempre busca experiencias nuevas, de verdad que vive al máximo.
Have a good time.
At the party, everyone was living it up.
En la fiesta, todos vivían a lo grande.