Feb 16, 2021 09:41
3 yrs ago
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Spanish term

convivir

FVA Spanish to English Other Education / Pedagogy
"Es adolescente. Ya no quiere convivir con nosotros."



I've translated it as "live" and all of the sources I have checked say "live", but I'm doubting my choice. Would "spend time" be an acceptable alternative? The source is in Mexican Spanish. I've checked the Dicc. Panhispánico de Dudas, but there's nothing on "convivir".

Thanks in advance for your help.
Proposed translations (English)
4 +2 spend time
4 +2 spend time with us
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Discussion

Helen Unger Clark (X) (asker) Feb 16, 2021:
Thank you Thanks so much to everyone who has commented and/or confirmed the suggestions. I've chosen "spend time (with)". I appreciate your help!
polyglot45 Feb 16, 2021:
what about cohabit ?

Proposed translations

+2
16 mins
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spend time

I think this would work, unless the person actually wanted to move out.
Note from asker:
Thank you for your answer! I'm glad to see my thinking wasn't far off.
Peer comment(s):

agree Adoración Bodoque Martínez
31 mins
agree neilmac
1 hr
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4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer. Comment: "First validated answer (validated by peer agreement)"
+2
18 mins

spend time with us

It does mean to live together, but more than strangers who all live in the same house, there is also a relationship and you spend time together.

I understand it as: 'He/she is a teenager. He/she no longer wan't to spend time with us.'
Note from asker:
Thank you for your answer! I'm glad to see my thinking wasn't far off.
Peer comment(s):

agree Adoración Bodoque Martínez
29 mins
Thank you!
agree Sofia Bengoa
2 hrs
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