Vivíamos (en. Lived)

/biˈβjamos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Indicates the action of residing in a place.
When we were children, we lived in Madrid.
Cuando eramos niños, vivíamos en Madrid.
Describes the way of experiencing life.
During those years, we lived every moment to the fullest.
Durante esos años, vivíamos plenamente cada momento.
Used to express a habitual action in the past.
In the summer, we lived at the beach.
En verano, vivíamos en la playa.

Etymology

From Latin 'vivere', related to life.

Common Phrases and Expressions

we lived to tell about it
Used to express that intense experiences were lived.
vivíamos para contar

Related Words

live
To perform the action of existing or residing.
vivir
life
The state of existence.
vida

Slang Meanings

Living the good life.
At this moment, we were living the good life.
En este momento, yo vivíamos la buena vida.
Having a good time.
Back then, we were definitely having a good time.
Esa época, definitivamente vivíamos pasándola bien.