convivir
“convivir” means “to live together” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
to live together
Also: to cohabit, to coexist
📝 In Action
Ellos conviven en un apartamento muy pequeño.
A2They live together in a very small apartment.
Es difícil convivir con personas que tienen costumbres diferentes.
B1It is difficult to live with people who have different habits.
La paz no es solo la ausencia de guerra, sino aprender a convivir.
C1Peace is not just the absence of war, but learning to coexist.
to socialize
Also: to hang out, to interact
📝 In Action
Me gusta convivir con mis colegas después del trabajo.
B1I like to socialize with my colleagues after work.
En las fiestas, es importante convivir con todos los invitados.
B2At parties, it is important to mingle with all the guests.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
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Quick Quiz: convivir
Question 1 of 3
Which sentence correctly means 'I live with my friends'?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin 'convivere'. This is a combination of 'con' (together) and 'vivere' (to live). It literally means 'living together'.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'convivir' different from 'vivir juntos'?
Technically they mean the same, but 'convivir' sounds more complete. It refers to the shared experience, rules, and social interaction of living under one roof, whereas 'vivir juntos' is a more literal description of location.
Can I use 'convivir' for animals?
Yes! You can say 'Los perros y gatos pueden convivir' (Dogs and cats can live together/coexist).
Is 'convivir' a regular verb?
Yes, 'convivir' follows all the standard rules for verbs ending in -ir. If you know how to conjugate 'vivir', you can conjugate 'convivir'!