How to Say "resided" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “resided” is “vivió” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Ella vivió en Barcelona durante la guerra.
She lived in Barcelona during the war.
¿Dónde vivió usted antes de mudarse aquí?
Where did you (formal) live before moving here?
El perro vivió diecisiete años.
The dog lived seventeen years.
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.
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.
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