vive
/bibe/from spelling rules
vive is the Spanish way to say "live" as a shout of praise or a wish for someone to have a long life.
This phrase is used to express a wish for someone to live long, commonly appearing in cheers or shouts of praise. In Latin America, it is also part of the philosophy expressed in the phrase ¡Vive y deja vivir!, which promotes a live-and-let-live attitude.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Latin America, the expression ¡Vive y deja vivir! is a known phrase used to promote a live-and-let-live philosophy.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word vive serves as the second-person singular imperative form of the verb vivir.
How do you pronounce it?
/bibe/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the word vivir is the root for convivir, which describes the specific social art of coexisting harmoniously with others in a shared space.
- If you want to cheer for a person or a country, you should use the word viva instead of vive. While they look almost identical, the change from an 'e' to an 'a' shifts the word from a command to a wish for their prosperity.
- The phrase ¡Vive y deja vivir! is often used as a polite way to tell someone to mind their own business or to stop being judgmental.
Examples in context
- ¡Viva el rey!Long live the king!
- ¡Vive y sé feliz!Live and be happy!
- Vive la vida al máximo.Live life to the fullest.
Example conversation
Daniel and Lucía are celebrating a national holiday.
- Daniel¡Mira toda la gente en la calle!Look at all the people in the street!
- Lucía¡Es una fiesta increíble!It is an incredible party!
- Daniel¡Vive nuestra cultura!Long live our culture!
- Lucía¡Así es, Daniel!That's right, Daniel!
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
