How to Say "I Live Here" in Spanish

Vivo aquí

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The English phrase "I live here" is translated into Spanish as Vivo aquí.

This phrase is used to state that a person resides in a specific location.

What does it mean word for word?

Vivo is the first-person singular present indicative form of the verb vivir (to live), and aquí is an adverb of place meaning "here".

In Colombia, the informal expression Vivo por acá is used to mean "I live here".

In the phrase Vivo aquí, the subject pronoun yo (I) is omitted because the verb ending -o already indicates that the subject is "I".

The word vivo shares a deep ancestral root with the English word 'quick', as both derive from the Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to live'.
In Spanish, the adjective vivo can mean 'sharp' or 'clever' when describing a person's wit.
The word vivo can also describe a 'bright' or 'vivid' color, such as rojo vivo for a bright red.

Vivo aquí.
I live here.
This sentence is a basic statement of residency using Vivo aquí.
Tatoeba #455047 by Shishir, translation #444986 by CK
Sí, vivo aquí.
Yes, I live here.
This sentence provides a positive confirmation using Vivo aquí.
Tatoeba #10024978 by manufrutos, translation #10018183 by shekitten
Vivo aquí solo.
I live here alone.
This sentence describes living in a location without others using Vivo aquí.
Tatoeba #9036031 by Shishir, translation #2208356 by CK
Vivo aquí y trabajo en la oficina del edificio, señora Gómez.
I live here and work in the building's office, Mrs. Gomez.
Vivo acá desde que nací, amigo.
I've lived here since I was born, friend.
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Elena and Daniel are talking to a neighbor at the apartment entrance.

Sources

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