Vivir
Example: Mis abuelos vivieron en un pueblo pequeño toda su vida.
Definition
"Vivir" means to have life or to exist in a particular place or condition. It often refers to the act of experiencing life, residing somewhere, or continuing through time, as in the example phrase where grandparents lived in a small village all their life.
Etymology
The word "vivir" comes from the Latin verb 'vivere,' meaning 'to live.' This root also gave rise to various related words in Romance languages. Did you know? The Latin 'vivere' is linked to the root 'viv-' which relates to life and vitality, highlighting the fundamental human experience embedded in the word "vivir."
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"Vivir" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - History - (A1) - set 1", containing 208 commonly used words.
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