residir
“residir” means “to reside” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
to reside
Also: to live
📝 In Action
Actualmente, mi tía reside en las afueras de Barcelona.
A2Currently, my aunt resides on the outskirts of Barcelona.
Para solicitar la beca, debes residir legalmente en el país.
B1To apply for the scholarship, you must reside legally in the country.
Muchos artistas famosos residen en esta zona de la ciudad.
B2Many famous artists live in this area of the city.
to lie in
Also: to rest in
📝 In Action
La importancia de este descubrimiento reside en su potencial médico.
C1The importance of this discovery lies in its medical potential.
El poder ejecutivo reside en el Presidente de la República.
C1The executive power rests in the President of the Republic.
El secreto de su éxito reside en la constancia.
B2The secret of his success lies in consistency.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
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✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: residir
Question 1 of 3
Which sentence uses 'residir' in an official/formal way?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'residere', which combines 're-' (again/back) and 'sedere' (to sit). It literally means 'to sit back' or 'to remain sitting' in a place.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'residir' different from 'vivir'?
Yes. While both mean 'to live,' 'vivir' is used in everyday conversation. 'Residir' is much more formal and is used for legal residency or abstract concepts (like 'the power lies in...').
Is 'residir' an irregular verb?
No, it is a completely regular -ir verb, meaning it follows the standard conjugation rules.
Can I use 'residir' for animal habitats?
It is uncommon. For animals, we usually use 'habitar' or simply 'vivir'.