This is the 297th most frequent Italian word.
vivere
To live.
Here, 'vivere' is used to indicate the place where someone resides or lives.
Io vivo in una grande città.
I live in a big city.
In this sentence, 'vivere' is used metaphorically to mean experiencing or undergoing a situation.
Vivere una situazione difficile può insegnare molto.
Living through a difficult situation can teach a lot.
Here, 'vivere' is used to refer to the essence or quality of being alive and experiencing life.