Vivos (en. Alive)

/ˈbiβos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That has life.
The animals we see at the zoo are alive.
Los animales que vemos en el zoológico son vivos.
That is full of energy and vitality.
The boy is very lively and is always playing.
El niño es muy vivo y siempre está jugando.
That is notable or stands out for its liveliness.
The color of the paint he chose is very bright.
El color de la pintura que eligió es muy vivo.

Etymology

From Latin 'vivus', which means 'alive, having life'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

live life to the fullest
To enjoy life fully.
vivir al máximo
to be alive
To have life, not to be dead.
estar vivo
to give life
To provide energy or liveliness to something.
dar vida

Related Words

life
State of existence of a living being.
vida
to live
Being in the state of life.
vivir
living
That has life.
viviente

Slang Meanings

Smart or clever.
That guy is very clever, he always gets his way.
Ese chico es muy vivo, siempre se sale con la suya.
To be alert or aware of the situation.
In this neighborhood, you have to be alert to avoid getting into trouble.
En este barrio tienes que estar vivo para no meterte en problemas.