viver

[vee-VEHR]

verb

to live

1. to be alive; to exist

She lived a long and happy life.

Ela viveu uma vida longa e feliz.

2. to reside; to dwell in a place

I live in Lisbon.

Eu vivo em Lisboa.

3. to experience or go through

They lived through difficult times.

Eles viveram tempos difíceis.

4. to spend one's life in a particular way

He lives simply and modestly.

Ele vive simples e modestamente.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

viver

Standard usage throughout Brazil

Rio de Janeiro

viver

No significant regional variation

São Paulo

viver

No significant regional variation

Portugal

viver

Standard usage; same as Brazilian Portuguese

viver e deixar viver

viver ao dia

viver da/com a bolsa

viver para ver

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