vivió
/bee-bee-OH/
lived
This image represents "vivió" meaning someone resided in a place or existed.
vivió(Verb)
lived
?He/She/You (formal) lived (residence/existence, completed action)
resided
?He/She/You (formal) resided
📝 In Action
Ella vivió en Barcelona durante la guerra.
A1She lived in Barcelona during the war.
¿Dónde vivió usted antes de mudarse aquí?
A2Where did you (formal) live before moving here?
El perro vivió diecisiete años.
A2The dog lived seventeen years.
💡 Grammar Points
Preterite Tense
This form ('vivió') tells you about an action that started and finished completely in the past, like a single event or a defined period of time.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Preterite vs. Imperfect
Mistake: "Using 'vivía' when describing a specific, completed time period: 'Él vivía allí diez años.'"
Correction: Use 'vivió' for definite durations: 'Él vivió allí diez años.' Use 'vivía' only for ongoing background actions or habits.
⭐ Usage Tips
Using 'vivió'
Remember 'vivió' refers to 'he,' 'she,' 'it,' or the formal 'you' (usted). If you are talking about 'I,' you must say 'viví'.
This image represents "vivió" when it means someone experienced an event or emotion.
vivió(Verb)
experienced
?He/She/You (formal) experienced (an event/emotion)
went through
?He/She/You (formal) went through (a struggle/adventure)
📝 In Action
Mi abuela vivió la Segunda Guerra Mundial.
B1My grandmother experienced the Second World War.
El alpinista vivió una aventura inolvidable.
B2The climber experienced an unforgettable adventure.
💡 Grammar Points
Figurative Use
This sense uses 'vivió' figuratively, meaning 'to feel or go through' an event, not just physically reside in it.
⭐ Usage Tips
Common Objects
When used this way, 'vivió' is often followed by abstract nouns like 'alegría' (joy), 'dolor' (pain), 'cambios' (changes), or historical events.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: vivió
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'vivió' to describe a finished period of residency?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'vivió' and 'vivía'?
'Vivió' (preterite) tells you about a completed action, like 'He lived there for five years (and then he left).' 'Vivía' (imperfect) tells you about an ongoing or habitual action in the past, like 'He used to live there,' or 'He was living there when something else happened.'
Is 'vivió' a regular or irregular verb form?
The verb 'vivir' is regular in the Preterite tense, including the form 'vivió'. It follows the standard pattern for -ir verbs in this tense.