vigente

bee-HEN-teh/biˈhente/

“vigente” means “current” in Spanish (laws, rules, or trends that are active right now).

current, valid

Also: in force, still in use

Mi pasaporte todavía está vigente por dos años más.

My passport is still valid for two more years.

Debemos seguir la normativa vigente para evitar multas.

We must follow the current regulations to avoid fines.

Esa vieja tradición sigue vigente en muchos pueblos rurales.

That old tradition is still in use in many rural towns.

Words that translate to "vigente" in Spanish:

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If your driver's license is 'vigente,' can you legally drive?

👥 Word Family▼

vigoroso(vigorous) — Adjective

🎵 Rhymes▼

📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin word 'vigens,' which is the present participle of 'vigere,' meaning 'to be strong' or 'to thrive.'

First recorded: 15th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: vigorous

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Does 'vigente' ever change to 'vigenta'?

No. In Spanish, adjectives ending in 'e' are gender-neutral and don't change whether the noun is masculine or feminine.

What is the difference between 'válido' and 'vigente'?

While often used as synonyms, 'vigente' specifically emphasizes that something is active *right now* or has not yet reached its expiration date.

Can I use 'vigente' to describe a person?

Not usually. It is almost always used for things like laws, documents, regulations, or trends.