Spanish word

convivir

Pronunciation

IPA/kombiˈβiɾ/

Meaning

  • verblive together

Example

Mi hermano y yo convivimos desde hace años.

My brother and I have been living together for years.

Illustration for convivir (live together)

More examples

Para que la relación funcione, ambos deben convivir con respeto.

For the relationship to work, both must live together with respect.

Core concept

Living together with ongoing interaction or mutual influence.

Common phrases

  • convivir con alguien

    live with someone

  • convivir con respeto

    live together with respect

  • convivir en paz

    live in peace

Similar words

vivir: Reside in a place as one's home and carry out everyday life there.
compartir: Share possessions, time, or experiences with others by using or dividing them jointly.

Definition in Spanish

Compartir la vida cotidiana con otras personas o coexistir con situaciones o sentimientos, viviendo en el mismo espacio o contexto.

Word origin

Derived from Latin con- plus vivere, literally 'to live with', so the verb emphasizes a shared life or reciprocal coexistence.

Usage tips

  • Contrast vivir juntos and cohabitar: those stress sharing an address, while convivir highlights shared routines, relationships, or recurring conditions.

Other meanings

  • coexistverb

Opposites

  • separarselive apartverb

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