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Live in Spanish

The Spanish word for 'live' is 'vivir', pronounced bee-BEER (IPA: /biˈβiɾ/). It is an A1-level verb.

Pronunciation: bee-BEER

Spanishvivir
Pronunciationbee-BEER · /biˈβiɾ/
Part of speechverb
LevelA1 (beginner-friendly)

Example Sentences with 'vivir'

  • Vivo en un apartamento pequeño.
    I live in a small apartment.
  • ¿Dónde vives?
    Where do you live?
  • Viví en Bogotá durante cinco años.
    I lived in Bogotá for five years.
  • ¿Cuánto tiempo viviste allí?
    How long did you live there?

Common Phrases with 'vivir'

  • ganarse la vida
    to earn a living
  • vivir al día
    to live paycheck to paycheck

How to Use 'vivir'

Completely regular -ir verb — the classic model for the third conjugation. Vivir en = to live in a place; vivir de = to live off/make a living from.

Related Vocabulary

Keep going: review present tense conjugation.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you say 'live' in Spanish?

'Live' in Spanish is 'vivir', pronounced bee-BEER.

How do you spell 'vivir'?

It is spelled v-i-v-i-r.

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