How to Say “Live Longer” in Spanish

vivir más tiempo
/bibiɾ mas tjempo/from spelling rules
To live longer in Spanish is vivir más tiempo.
This phrase is used to describe having a life that lasts for a greater number of years.

Which one should you use?

You can also use vivir más años, which specifically emphasizes the number of years lived.

How does it change in a sentence?

When you want to express a wish or a blessing, such as saying 'may [he/she/you] live longer', the verb changes to the subjunctive mood viva, resulting in the phrase viva más tiempo.

Did you know?

  • While vivir más tiempo describes longevity, Spanish uses the same word tiempo for both 'time' and 'weather'.
  • The English word 'master' shares an unexpected root with the Spanish word más, as both stem from the Latin 'magis', meaning 'more'.
  • In many Spanish-speaking cultures, instead of saying 'live longer' to express a wish, people might use the phrase que vivas muchos años, which literally translates to 'may you live many years'.

Examples in context

  • Los estudios sugieren que llevar una vida saludable y evitar el estrés puede ayudar a alargar la vida.
    Studies suggest that leading a healthy life and avoiding stress can help lengthen life.
  • Amiga, recuerda que debemos cuidarnos para vivir más tiempo y disfrutar de las maravillas de la vida.
    Friend, remember that we must take care of ourselves to live longer and enjoy the wonders of life.
  • Si queremos llegar a viejos, debemos cuidar nuestra alimentación y hacer ejercicio regularmente.
    If we want to reach old age, we must take care of our nutrition and exercise regularly.
  • Si comes sano, podrás vivir más tiempo.
    If you eat healthy, you will be able to live longer.
  • Quiero comer sano para vivir más tiempo.
    I want to eat healthy to live longer.
  • Ellos hacen ejercicio para vivir más tiempo.
    They exercise to live longer.
  • ¿Crees que la medicina nos ayudará a vivir más tiempo?
    Do you think medicine will help us live longer?

Example conversation

Alejandro and María are discussing their lifestyle choices at a park.

  1. Alejandro

    María, yo quiero vivir más tiempo.
    María, I want to live longer.
  2. María

    Entonces, deberías caminar más todos los días.
    Then, you should walk more every day.
  3. Alejandro

    Tienes razón, la salud es lo más importante.
    You are right, health is the most important thing.
  4. María

    Así es, Alejandro, el ejercicio ayuda mucho.
    That is true, Alejandro, exercise helps a lot.

Sources

  • IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
  • Word origins: Wiktionary entries más, tiempo, vivir, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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