Spanish word

convivencia

Pronunciation

IPA/kombiˈβenθja/

Meaning

  • feminine nounliving together

Example

La convivencia en la casa es tranquila.

Living together in the house is peaceful.

Illustration for convivencia (living together)

More examples

¿La convivencia social mejora cuando hay respeto mutuo?

Does social coexistence improve when there is mutual respect?

Core concept

Shared household and community practices for getting along.

Common phrases

  • convivencia social

    social coexistence

  • convivencia cotidiana

    everyday coexistence

  • convivencia armoniosa

    harmonious coexistence

Similar words

coexistencia: Multiple people or groups present in the same place at the same time.
armonía: A calm, balanced state in relationships where interactions feel smooth and pleasant.

Definition in Spanish

Convivencia designa las relaciones y las prácticas cotidianas que permiten a varias personas compartir un espacio y gestionar sus diferencias.

Word origin

Built from convivir (con- 'together' + vivir 'to live'), convivencia refers to the practical relations and habits by which people share a space.

Usage tips

  • Unlike the neutral English coexistence, convivencia implies active care or rules for coexistence, so it fits contexts about daily life, community rules, and interpersonal arrangements.

Other meanings

  • coexistencenoun

Opposites

Related words

  • convivirlive togetherverb
  • convivialconvivialadjective

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