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The verb “vivir” in Spanish means “to live.” It is an essential and commonly used verb, allowing you to express the action of being alive, existing, or residing in a particular place. “Vivir” is an irregular verb, so its conjugation does not follow the regular patterns that most other verbs adhere to.

“Vivir” can also be used in various tenses and moods to express different aspects and nuances of the action. In this conjugation guide, you’ll learn all about it!

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“Vivir” Conjugation Indicative / Indicativo

The indicative tense (el modo indicativo) is one of the three grammatical moods used to express different attitudes or purposes in speech. The indicative mood is used to make factual statements, ask questions, and express opinions about actions or events that are considered real or certain.

Present Tense Vivir Conjugation / Presente

The present tense is used to describe actions happening in the present or to express general truths or habitual actions.

Yo	Vivo
Tú	Vives
Él/Ella/Usted	Vive
Nosotros	Vivimos
Vosotros	Vivís
Ellos/Ellas/Ustedes	Viven

Examples:

1. Yo vivo en Madrid. (I live in Madrid.)
2. Ella vive en una casa grande. (She lives in a big house.)
3. Nosotros vivimos cerca de la playa. (We live near the beach.)

Simple Past Vivir Conjugation / Pasado 

The simple past tense (preterite) is used to describe completed actions in the past, often with specific time frames or events.

Yo	Viví
Tú	Viviste
Él/Ella/Usted	Vivió
Nosotros	Vivimos
Vosotros	Vivisteis
Ellos/Ellas/Ustedes	Vivieron

Examples:

1. Él vivió en París durante cinco años. (He lived in Paris for five years.)
2. Vosotros vivisteis en el campo. (You all lived in the countryside.)
3. Ustedes vivieron muchas aventuras durante su viaje por América Latina. (You all lived many adventures during your trip through Latin America.)

Imperfect Vivir Conjugation / Imperfecto

Spanish imperfect tense is used to describe ongoing, repeated, or habitual actions in the past, as well as to set the stage or provide background information

Yo	Vivía
Tú	Vivías
Él/Ella/Usted	Vivía
Nosotros	Vivíamos
Vosotros	Vivíais
Ellos/Ellas/Ustedes	Vivían

Examples:

1. Tú vivías en esa casa cuando éramos niños. (You used to live in that house when we were children.)
2. Usted vivía en esta ciudad antes de mudarse. (You used to live in this city before moving.)
3. Nosotros vivíamos cerca de la escuela. (We used to live near the school.)

Present Continuous / Presente Continuo

The present continuous tense (also known as “estar + gerundio”) is used to describe actions that are currently happening in the present moment or to express temporary situations.

Yo	Estoy viviendo
Tú	Estás viviendo
Él/Ella/Usted	Está viviendo
Nosotros	Estamos viviendo
Vosotros	Estáis viviendo
Ellos/Ellas/Ustedes	Están viviendo

Examples:

1. Yo estoy viviendo en otro país por trabajo. (I am living in another country for work.)
2. Ella está viviendo con su hermana. (She is living with her sister.)
3. Ellos están viviendo en Barcelona. (They are living in Barcelona.)

Future Tense Vivir Conjugation / Futuro

The Spanish future tense is used to express actions or events that will happen in the future, indicating something that has not yet occurred.

Yo	Viviré
Tú	Vivirás
Él/Ella/Usted	Vivirá
Nosotros	Viviremos
Vosotros	Viviréis
Ellos/Ellas/Ustedes	Vivirán

Examples:

1. Tú vivirás una vida llena de aventuras. (You will live a life full of adventures.)
2. Él vivirá en la ciudad durante los próximos años. (He will live in the city for the next few years.)

Conditional Vivir Conjugation / Condicional

The conditional tense is used to express hypothetical or speculative actions or events that would happen under certain conditions in the present or future.

Yo	Viviría
Tú	Vivirías
Él/Ella/Usted	Viviría
Nosotros	Viviríamos
Vosotros	Viviríais
Ellos/Ellas/Ustedes	Vivirían

Examples:

1. Yo viviría en un lugar tranquilo si tuviera la oportunidad. (I would live in a peaceful place if I had the opportunity.)
2. Nosotros viviríamos más cerca de la playa si pudiéramos permitírnoslo. (We would live closer to the beach if we could afford it.)

Present Perfect / pretérito perfecto compuesto

Spanish present perfect tense (also known as “pretérito perfecto compuesto”) is used to express actions that have occurred in the past but have a connection to the present, emphasizing the result or consequences of those actions.

Yo	He vivido
Tú	Has vivido
Él/Ella/Usted	Ha vivido
Nosotros	Hemos vivido
Vosotros	habéis vivido
Ellos/Ellas/Ustedes	Han vivido

Examples:

1. Tú has vivido en varias ciudades diferentes. (You have lived in several different cities.)
2. Vosotros habéis vivido muchas experiencias juntos. (You all have lived many experiences together.)

Past Perfect Vivir Conjugation / Pretérico Pluscuamperfecto

Spanish past perfect tense (also known as “pretérito pluscuamperfecto”) is used to describe actions that occurred before another past action or event, expressing a past-in-the-past relationship.

Yo	Había vivido
Tú	Has vivido
Él/Ella/Usted	Ha vivido
Nosotros	Hemos vivido
Vosotros	habéis vivido
Ellos/Ellas/Ustedes	Han vivido

Examples:

1. Yo había vivido en esa casa por más de diez años. (I had lived in that house for over ten years.)
2. Él ha vivido en diferentes países debido a su trabajo como diplomático. (He has lived in different countries due to his job as a diplomat.)

Future Perfect / Futuro Perfecto

The Spanish future perfect tense is used to express actions that will have been completed in the future, indicating an action that will be finished before another specified future time or event.

Yo	Habré vivido
Tú	Habrás vivido
Él/Ella/Usted	Habrá vivido
Nosotros	Habremos vivido
Vosotros	Habréis vivido
Ellos/Ellas/Ustedes	Habrán vivido

Examples:

1. Usted habrá vivido una vida llena de éxitos y logros. (You will have lived a life full of successes and achievements.)
2. Ustedes habrán vivido muchas experiencias inolvidables. (You all will have lived many unforgettable experiences.)

Conditional Perfect / Condicional Perfect

The conditional perfect tense is used to express hypothetical or speculative actions that would have been completed in the past, indicating an action that would have happened prior to another past event.

Yo	Habría vivido
Tú	Habrías vivido
Él/Ella/Usted	Habría vivido
Nosotros	Habríamos vivido
Vosotros	Habríais vivido
Ellos/Ellas/Ustedes	Habrían vivido

Examples:

1. Yo habría vivido en Italia si hubiera tenido la oportunidad de estudiar allí. (I would have lived in Italy if I had had the opportunity to study there.)
2. Tú habrías vivido una vida completamente diferente si hubieras tomado decisiones distintas en el pasado. (You would have lived a completely different life if you had made different decisions in the past.)

“Vivir” Conjugation Subjunctive / Subjuntivo

The subjunctive tense (el modo subjuntivo) is one of the three grammatical moods used to express different attitudes or purposes in speech. The subjunctive mood is used to express doubt, uncertainty, subjectivity, emotion, and hypothetical situations.

Present Tense / Presente

The Spanish subjunctive present tense is used to express subjective actions, desires, doubts, recommendations, or possibilities, often introduced by certain triggers such as expressions of doubt, necessity, or influence.

Yo	Viva
Tú	Vivas
Él/Ella/Usted	Viva
Nosotros	Vivamos
Vosotros	Viváis
Ellos/Ellas/Ustedes	Vivan

Examples:

1. Espero que tú vivas una vida llena de alegría y realización. (I hope that you live a life full of joy and fulfillment.)
2. Es importante que nosotros vivamos de manera consciente y respetuosa con el medio ambiente. (It’s important that we live consciously and respectfully towards the environment.)

Imperfect / Imperfecto

This tense is used to express hypothetical or unreal actions, desires, doubts, or recommendations in the past, often introduced by certain triggers such as expressions of doubt, uncertainty, or unreal conditions.

Yo	Viviera
Tú	Vivieras
Él/Ella/Usted	Viviera
Nosotros	Viviéramos
Vosotros	Vivierais
Ellos/Ellas/Ustedes	Vivieran

Examples:

1. Si yo viviera en otro país, aprendería un nuevo idioma. (If I lived in another country, I would learn a new language.)
2. Ella actuaría de manera diferente si viviera esa situación nuevamente. (She would act differently if she lived that situation again.)
3. Ellos viajarían más si vivieran cerca de un aeropuerto internacional. (They would travel more if they lived near an international airport.)

Future Tense / Futuro

The Spanish subjunctive future tense is used to express hypothetical or uncertain actions, desires, doubts, or recommendations in the future.

Yo	Viviere
Tú	Vivieres
Él/Ella/Usted	Viviere
Nosotros	Viviéremos
Vosotros	Viviereis
Ellos/Ellas/Ustedes	Vivieren

Examples:

1. Espero que, cuando tú vivieres en otro país, te sientas como en casa. (I hope that when you live in another country, you feel at home.)
2. Es mi deseo que usted viviere una vida plena y feliz. (It’s my wish that you live a full and happy life.)

Present Perfect / Pretérito Perfecto

Spanish subjunctive present perfect tense is used to express hypothetical or unreal actions, desires, doubts, or recommendations in the present with a connection to the past, indicating actions that would have been completed prior to the present moment.

Yo	Haya vivido
Tú	Hayas vivido
Él/Ella/Usted	Haya vivido
Nosotros	Hayamos vivido
Vosotros	Hayáis vivido
Ellos/Ellas/Ustedes	Hayan vivido

Examples:

1. Espero que yo haya vivido lo suficiente para ver todas mis metas cumplidas. (I hope that I have lived long enough to see all my goals fulfilled.)
2. Deseo que nosotros hayamos vivido experiencias que nos enriquezcan y nos hagan crecer como personas. (I wish that we have lived experiences that enrich us and make us grow as individuals.)

Past Perfect / Pretérico Pluscuamperfecto

Spanish subjunctive past perfect tense is used to express hypothetical or unreal actions, desires, doubts, or recommendations in the past with a connection to a previous past event, indicating actions that would have been completed before that past event.

Yo	Hubiera vivido
Tú	Hubieras vivido
Él/Ella/Usted	Hubiera vivido
Nosotros	Hubiéramos vivido
Vosotros	Hubierais vivido
Ellos/Ellas/Ustedes	Hubieran vivido

Examples:

1. Si hubierais vivido en aquella época, habríais presenciado eventos históricos importantes. (If you all had lived in that era, you would have witnessed important historical events.)
2. Ustedes hubieran vivido momentos de incertidumbre durante la crisis económica. (You all would have experienced moments of uncertainty during the economic crisis.)

Future Perfect / Futuro Perfecto

The future perfect tense is used to express hypothetical or unreal actions, desires, doubts, or recommendations in the future with a connection to a future event, indicating actions that would have been completed before that future event.

Yo	Hubiere vivido
Tú	Hubieres vivido
Él/Ella/Usted	Hubiere vivido
Nosotros	Hubiéremos vivido
Vosotros	Hubiereis vivido
Ellos/Ellas/Ustedes	Hubieren vivido

Examples:

1. Yo hubiere vivido una vida plena si lograra cumplir todos mis sueños. (I would have lived a fulfilling life if I could achieve all my dreams.)
2. Él hubiere vivido momentos de gran éxito si hubiera aprovechado todas las oportunidades. (He would have lived moments of great success if he had taken advantage of all the opportunities.)

“Vivir” Conjugation Imperative / Imperativo

The imperative tense (el modo imperativo) is one of the verb moods used to express commands, orders, or requests. It is used to tell someone what to do or what not to do.

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Affirmative / Afirmativos

Spanish affirmative refers to the use of positive statements or expressions that indicate agreement, confirmation, or positive response to a question or statement.

Yo	–
Tú	Vive
Él/Ella/Usted	Viva
Nosotros	Vivamos
Vosotros	Vivid
Ellos/Ellas/Ustedes	Vivan

Examples:

1. Vivid el momento y disfrutad de la vida al máximo. (Live in the moment and enjoy life to the fullest.)
2. Vivamos con pasión y determinación, persiguiendo nuestros sueños sin cesar. (Let’s live with passion and determination, pursuing our dreams relentlessly.)

Negative / Negativos

Spanish negative refers to the use of negative statements or expressions that indicate negation, denial, or disagreement with a question or statement.

Yo	–
Tú	No vivas
Él/Ella/Usted	No viva
Nosotros	No vivamos
Vosotros	No viváis
Ellos/Ellas/Ustedes	No vivan

Examples:

1. No vivas en el pasado, enfócate en el presente y el futuro. (Don’t live in the past, focus on the present and the future.)
2. No vivan con miedo, enfrenten los desafíos con valentía y confianza. (Don’t live in fear, face challenges with courage and confidence.)

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In conclusion, the verb “vivir” holds an indispensable role in the rich tapestry of the Spanish language.

Whether discussing the past, present, or future, “vivir” empowers us to narrate stories, share experiences, and craft scenarios that resonate deeply with our thoughts and emotions. Through its versatile conjugations, we connect with others, conveying our journeys, aspirations, and values.

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