viví
bee-BEE
Quick Reference
📝 In Action
Viví en México durante tres años.
A1I lived in Mexico for three years.
Ese día viví un momento inolvidable.
A2That day I experienced an unforgettable moment.
Viví feliz en esa casa.
A1I lived happily in that house.
💡 Grammar Points
The 'I' Past Tense
This word is the 'I' form of the verb 'vivir' when talking about a specific event or a finished period in the past (the preterite).
The Importance of the Accent
Don't forget the tilt (accent mark) on the 'í'. Without it, the word doesn't exist in standard Spanish, and it helps you know to emphasize the last syllable: bee-BEE.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Mixing up 'Vivo' and 'Viví'
Mistake: "Saying 'Vivo en España' when you mean 'I lived in Spain'."
Correction: Use 'Vivo' for now (I live) and 'Viví' for the past (I lived).
⭐ Usage Tips
When to use 'Viví'
Use this word when you want to put a 'cap' on the time. If you specify how long you lived somewhere (like 'for 5 years'), 'viví' is your best friend.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: viví
Question 1 of 1
How do you say 'I lived in Paris' using 'viví'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'viví' the same as 'vivía'?
Not quite! Use 'viví' for a completed time (like 'I lived there for one year'). Use 'vivía' for descriptions or things that were ongoing (like 'I used to live there when I was a kid').