Spanish word

vigente

Pronunciation

IPA/biˈxente/

Meaning

  • adjectivevalid

Example

Mi licencia está vigente.

My license is valid.

Illustration for vigente (valid)

More examples

El pasaporte está vigente.

The passport is valid.

Core concept

A rule still in effect.

Common phrases

  • licencia vigente

    valid license

  • permiso vigente

    valid permit

  • pasaporte vigente

    valid passport

Similar words

actual: Relating to the present time or the current state of affairs.
válido: Officially accepted after meeting the necessary formal criteria.
activo: Functioning in practice; active and producing its intended effect.

Definition in Spanish

Que sigue siendo válido o aplicable en el presente.

Word origin

From Latin vigēns 'being vigorous/active' (from vigere 'to be strong'), adopted into Spanish to mean still applicable or in force.

Usage tips

  • Used for laws, permits, and expiration dates and typically paired with estar (e.g., 'estar vigente') because it describes a current state rather than an identity.

Other meanings

  • currentadjective

Opposites

  • inválidoinvalidadjective
  • caducadoexpiredadjective

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