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vivido

vee-VEE-doh/biˈβi.ðo/

“vivido” means “experienced” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

experienced, worldly

Also: intense, full of life
A close-up illustration of a kind, elderly person with a serene expression, holding a sturdy wooden walking stick. They look wise and calm.

📝 In Action

Mi abuela es una mujer muy vivida y tiene consejos para todo.

B1

My grandmother is a very worldly woman and has advice for everything.

Se nota que ha sido un viaje vivido, ¡mira esas fotos!

B2

You can tell it was an intense trip; look at those photos!

Word Connections

Synonyms

Common Collocations

  • persona vivida – experienced person
  • mirada vivida – worldly gaze

lived

Also: experienced
A colorful illustration depicting a long, winding dirt path leading through diverse environments: a grassy field, a river, and distant mountains, symbolizing the journey of life.
infinitivevivir
gerundviviendo
past Participlevivido

📝 In Action

Nunca he vivido en una ciudad tan grande.

A1

I have never lived in such a big city.

¿Ya habías vivido esto antes?

A2

Had you experienced this before?

Word Connections

Common Collocations

  • haber vivido – to have lived
  • ser bien vivido – to be well-lived (a life)

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "vivido" in Spanish:

experienced→intense→lived→worldly→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: vivido

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence correctly uses 'vivido' as an adjective describing character?

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📚 Etymology▼

Comes directly from the Latin verb *vīvere*, meaning 'to live.' The form 'vivido' is the direct descendant of the Latin past participle *vīvitus* (lived).

First recorded: Old Spanish (circa 11th century)

Cognates (Related words)

Italian: vissutoPortuguese: vivido

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Frequently Asked Questions

When do I use 'vivido' (participle) versus 'vivo' (adjective)?

'Vivido' is the form of the verb 'to live' used in perfect tenses ('He vivido aquí' - I have lived here). 'Vivo' is the adjective meaning 'alive' or 'lively' ('El perro está vivo' - The dog is alive). 'Vivido' can also be an adjective meaning 'experienced' (Def. 1).