subsistirverb
Subsistir means to subsist or to survive in English. It is a verb, and you will see it as subsisten, subsiste and subsistiendo.
- to subsist
- to survive
Muchos animales pueden subsistir con poca agua.
Many animals can subsist with little water.
Actualmente, la aldea subsiste gracias a la pesca.
Currently, the village survives thanks to fishing.
Sin agua ni comida, los náufragos no podrán subsistir mucho más.
Without water or food, the castaways won't be able to survive much longer.
Durante la crisis económica, muchas familias subsistieron con lo mínimo.
During the economic crisis, many families survived on very little.
Common forms
| Form | Reading | Tense |
|---|---|---|
| subsisten | they | Present |
| subsiste | he, she, it | Present |
| subsistiendo | Gerund | |
| subsistió | he, she, it | Preterite |
| subsistirá | he, she, it | Future |
| subsistía | he, she, it | Imperfect |
| subsistan | they | Present subjunctive |
| subsistieron | they | Preterite |
| subsistirán | they | Future |
| subsistían | they | Imperfect |
| subsistiera | he, she, it | Past subjunctive |