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vivienda
/biˈβjen.da/
dwelling
La vivienda es un derecho fundamental.
Housing is a fundamental right.
general
A place where someone lives, such as a house, apartment, or other dwelling.
Buscamos una vivienda cerca del centro.
We are looking for a home near the city center.
In Spanish, 'vivienda' refers to any type of residence, including both owned and rented properties.
Collocations
vivienda unifamiliarsingle-family homevivienda colectivacollective housingvivienda socialsocial housingvivienda de lujoluxury housing
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Pro Tip
Formal vs. Informal Usage
Use 'vivienda' in formal contexts like legal documents or real estate listings. For casual conversation, prefer 'casa' or 'hogar'.
Gold Rule
Gender Agreement
Like all Spanish nouns, 'vivienda' is feminine. Ensure adjectives and articles agree in gender and number (e.g., 'una vivienda grande').
Word Origin
From Latin 'vivenda', the gerundive of 'vivere' (to live).
Usage Notes
'Vivienda' is a formal term often used in legal, administrative, or real estate contexts. In everyday speech, 'casa' or 'hogar' are more common.
Word Breakdown
viv-
life
root-ienda
gerundive suffix (to be lived in)
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