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vivir Present Subjunctive Conjugation

vivirto live

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Quick answer:

The present subjunctive of vivir uses the -a endings: viva, vivas, viva, vivamos, viváis, vivan.

vivir Present Subjunctive Forms

yoviva
vivas
él/ella/ustedviva
nosotrosvivamos
vosotrosviváis
ellos/ellas/ustedesvivan

When to Use the Present Subjunctive

Use this when expressing wishes for someone's life, or after phrases of doubt or emotion regarding where someone lives.

Notes on vivir in the Present Subjunctive

Vivir is regular in the subjunctive. It follows the standard rule of taking the 'yo' form (vivo), dropping the 'o', and adding -a endings.

Example Sentences

  • Espero que vivas una vida plena.

    I hope you live a full life.

  • No creo que vivan en esa calle.

    I don't think they live on that street.

    ellos/ellas/ustedes

  • Busco un piso que viva mucha luz.

    I'm looking for an apartment that 'lives' (experiences) a lot of light.

    él/ella/usted

Common Mistakes

  • Mistake: viva (for nosotros)

    Correct: vivamos

    Why: Learners often forget the -mos ending for the nosotros form in the subjunctive.

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