Viviente (en. Living being)

/biˈβjente/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
It does not refer to a living being that has the capacity to grow, reproduce, and respond to stimuli.
All living beings on the planet depend on water to survive.
Todos los vivientes del planeta dependen del agua para sobrevivir.
A person who is alive or who possesses an active existence.
Every living being has the right to live freely.
Cada viviente tiene el derecho a vivir libremente.
An organism that exists in the natural world.
Scientists study the living beings in the ecosystem to understand their interdependence.
Los científicos estudian los vivientes en el ecosistema para comprender su interdependencia.

Etymology

It derives from the verb 'vivir', which comes from the Latin 'vivens', 'viventis'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

living example
It is used to refer to a sample or model that illustrates a characteristic of a living being.
viviente ejemplo
from the living to the inanimate
It expresses the process of transformation from something that is alive to something that is not.
del viviente al inerte

Related Words

live
To have life; to exist.
vivir
vivacity
Quality of being lively; energy and enthusiasm.
vivacidad

Slang Meanings

Alive
I feel that I am well; I feel alive.
Siento que estoy bien, me siento viviente.
Active
That party was very lively.
Esa fiesta estuvo muy viviente.