How to Say ‘Do you live here?’ in Mexican Spanish
¿Usted vive aquí?
oos-TEHD BEE-beh ah-KEE
[oos-TEHD BEE-beh ah-KEE]
Phrase Breakdown
Usted
[oos-TEHD]
you (formal)
“Usted” is the respectful form of “you,” often appropriate with a mother-in-law or father-in-law.
Esto es para usted, señora.
This is for you, ma’am.
vive
[BEE-beh]
lives
Form of 'vivir' (to live) for he, she, it or a group noun.
Mi abuela vive sola.
My grandmother lives alone.
aquí
[ah-KEE]
here
An adverb meaning “here,” often used to show availability: “I’m here.”
Estoy "Aquí" si necesitas apoyo con el proceso.
I’m here if you need support with the process.
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