conviviendo
/kombibjendo/from spelling rules
The Spanish word for cohabiting is conviviendo.
This term describes the act of living together in a shared residence, typically as a romantic couple without being married.
What does it mean word for word?
The form is derived from the verb convivir, which means to live together or to coexist. It is composed of the prefix con- (with) and vivir (to live).
Which one should you use?
While conviviendo describes the continuous action, you can use the noun convivencia to refer to the state of cohabitation or living together itself.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Colombia and Venezuela, the expression Vivir en unión libre is commonly used to describe cohabitation.
How does it change in a sentence?
conviviendo is the gerund of the verb convivir, used to express the continuous action of living together.
How do you pronounce it?
/kombibjendo/
Did you know?
- The word convivencia historically referred to the period in medieval Spain when Muslims, Christians and Jews lived together in relative peace.
- In some regions, convivencia can refer to a specific type of social gathering or party intended to foster friendship among a group of people.
- The noun convivencia is the standard term used in Spanish schools to describe the 'social climate' or the way students interact and live together within the institution.
Examples in context
- Ella convive con su parejaShe cohabits with her partner.
- Ellos comparten viviendaThey share a home.
- Ellos se van a vivir juntosThey are moving in together.
- Ellos se juntaronThey got together or they moved in together.
- Ellos se arrimaronThey started living together.
- Ellos conviven en parejaThey cohabit as a couple.
- Ellos viven en unión libreThey live in a common-law relationship.
- Yo convivo con mi novio.I cohabit with my boyfriend.
- Ellos conviven en armonía.They cohabit harmoniously.
- Ella y José se van a vivir juntos el próximo mes.She and José are moving in together next month.
- Están conviviendo en un apartamento pequeño.They are cohabiting in a small apartment.
- Llevan un año conviviendo sin casarse.They have been cohabiting for a year without getting married.
Example conversation
Lucía and Daniel are talking about their relationship status.
- Lucía¿Siguen casados o se separaron?Are you still married or did you separate?
- DanielNo estamos casados, pero estamos conviviendo.We aren't married, but we are living together.
- Lucía¡Qué bien! ¿Hace cuánto tiempo?That's great! For how long?
- DanielLlevamos conviviendo desde el año pasado.We've been living together since last year.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
