convivencia
“convivencia” means “coexistence” in Spanish (living together in peace).
coexistence
Also: living together, communal life
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La convivencia con mis compañeros de piso es muy tranquila.
A2Living together with my roommates is very peaceful.
El colegio tiene normas para mejorar la convivencia entre los alumnos.
B1The school has rules to improve the coexistence among the students.
Promover la convivencia pacífica es el objetivo del tratado.
C1Promoting peaceful coexistence is the goal of the treaty.
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Which of these best describes 'la convivencia'?
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From the Latin 'convivere', where 'con-' means 'with' and 'vivere' means 'to live'.
First recorded: 15th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'convivencia' only mean living in the same house?
No, it can also mean how people get along in a school, a neighborhood, or even how different cultures coexist in a single country.
How do you say 'we live together' using this root?
You would use the verb form: 'Convivimos'. You would only use 'convivencia' if you want to name the situation, like 'Nuestra convivencia es buena'.
Is it a formal word?
It's neutral. It's used in legal documents and news reports, but also very commonly by everyday people talking about their roommates.