liv

S1 W1

BrE /lɪv/ AmE /lɪv/

verb / adjective en → es

past lived pp lived ing living

1 RESIDE [in + place] A1

to have a home in a place and spend time there regularly, especially to sleep there

vivir en, residir en

  • live in a place

Collocations live in the city · live with someone

  • She lives in London.

    Ella vive en Londres.

2 EXIST [in + place] B1

to continue to exist or be present; to last for a period of time

existir, durar

  • live in a place

Collocations live on the edge · live through an experience

  • The tradition lives on.

    La tradición sigue existiendo.

3 BROADCAST [in + place] A2

to be broadcast or shown on television or radio

transmitirse, emitirse

  • live in a place

Collocations live coverage · live broadcast

  • The concert will live on TV.

    El concierto se transmitirá por televisión.

4 PERFORM [in + place] B1

to perform or play music, especially in a public place such as a street or park

tocar en vivo, tocar en la calle

  • live in a place

Collocations live performance · street performer

  • The band will live on the street corner.

    La banda tocará en la esquina de la calle.

5 EAT [in + place] B1

to eat food that is cooked or prepared immediately before eating, especially meat or fish

comer fresco, comer recién hecho

  • live in a place

Collocations live food · freshly cooked meal

  • We ate live lobster.

    Comimos langosta fresca.

6 BEHAVE [in + place] B2

to behave in a particular way, especially to be honest or sincere

portarse bien, comportarse de manera sincera

  • live in a place

Collocations live up to expectations · be true to oneself

  • He lives up to his reputation.

    Él se comporta de acuerdo con su reputación.

7 BE [in + place] B1

to be or exist in a particular state or condition

ser, estar

  • live in a place

Collocations live life to the fullest · enjoy every moment

  • She lives a happy life.

    Ella lleva una vida feliz.

8 WORK [in + place] B2

to work or operate in a particular way, especially to be effective or successful

funcionar correctamente, funcionar bien

  • live in a place

Collocations live up to expectations · work effectively

  • The plan lives up to its promise.

    El plan cumple con su promesa.