Vivo
/bibo/from spelling rules
The English phrase "I live" is translated into Spanish as Vivo.
Vivo is used to make a statement indicating that you are alive or that you reside in a specific location.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Argentina, you might hear Yo vivo en followed by the place.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form vivo already contains the subject "I", so the pronoun yo is optional and often omitted.
How do you pronounce it?
/bibo/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the word vivo can be used as a noun to describe a 'sharp' or 'clever' person. In some contexts, calling someone vivo implies they are street-smart or opportunistic.
- While vivo means 'I live', it is also the word for the color 'bright' or 'vivid' when describing a hue. For example, un rojo vivo describes a 'bright red'.
- The word vivo is a cognate of the English word 'vivacious'. Both derive from the same Latin root meaning 'alive'.
Examples in context
- Yo vivo en Perú.I live in Peru.This sentence is useful for showing how to use Vivo to state a location.Tatoeba #2721824 by cueyayotl, translation #2721823 by CN
- Vivo en la luna.I live on the moon.Tatoeba #10031302 by manufrutos, translation #10031143 by shekitten
- Yo vivo en Hyogo.I live in Hyogo.Tatoeba #1283112 by marcelostockle, translation #261623 by CN
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Example conversation
Alejandro and Sofía are talking about their homes during a coffee break.
- Alejandro¿Dónde vives, Sofía?Where do you live, Sofía?
- SofíaVivo en el centro de la ciudad.I live in the city center.
- Alejandro¡Qué bien! Yo vivo muy lejos de allí.That's great! I live very far from there.
- SofíaEs verdad, Alejandro, el centro es muy conveniente.It's true, Alejandro, the center is very convenient.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
