This is the 8440th most frequent Portuguese word.
vivem
"Vivem" means "they live" or "you live" (plural).
In this sentence, the word 'vivem' is used in the present tense to indicate the regular action of residing or dwelling.
Eles vivem em uma casa grande.
They live in a big house.
Here, 'vivem' conveys the habitual behavior of the animals, emphasizing their nocturnal living patterns.
Certos animais vivem apenas à noite.
Certain animals live only at night.
In this context, 'vivem' refers to the ongoing existence of plants influenced by environmental factors.