Spanish Phrase
Vive en otra ciudad.
Meaning
This phrase indicates that a person resides in a location different from the current one or the one being discussed. It uses the third-person singular form of the verb 'vivir' and the feminine adjective 'otra' to modify 'ciudad'.
When to use
Use this when explaining someone's current residence, especially if they have moved away or if you are explaining why they are not present. It is common in social conversations about friends and family.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Viveenotraciudad
Vivir (Vive)
This is the third-person singular present tense of 'vivir'. It is used for 'él' (he), 'ella' (she), or 'usted' (formal you).
Gender Agreement
'Otra' is the feminine form of 'otro' because 'ciudad' is a feminine noun.
🗨In Conversation
¿Tu hermana todavía está aquí?
Is your sister still here?
No, ella vive en otra ciudad ahora.
No, she lives in another city now.
✕Common Mistakes
Vive en una otra ciudad.
In Spanish, 'otro' and 'otra' are never preceded by the indefinite articles 'un' or 'una'.
Él vive a otra ciudad.
The preposition 'en' is used for location/residence, whereas 'a' is used for direction or movement.
↔Alternatives
Se mudó a otra ciudad.
He/she moved to another city.
Reside en una ciudad distinta.
He/she resides in a different city.
Cultural Tip
In many Spanish-speaking regions, moving to another city is a significant life event often tied to work or university. It is polite to follow up by asking which city they moved to using the phrase '¿A qué ciudad?'.