What is the Spanish word for "dwell"?

Learn how to say "dwell" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

dwell

Spanish

habitar

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Alternative translations of "dwell"

morar
residir
vivir

Examples of how to use "dwell" in Spanish

English
Do not dwell on past mistakes.
Spanish
No te detengas en los errores del pasado.
English
They dwell in the old house.
Spanish
Ellos viven en la casa vieja.
English
She dwelt in a small cottage.
Spanish
Ella habitaba en una pequeña cabaña.
English
He is dwelling near the river.
Spanish
Él vive cerca del río.
English
She has dwelled on the idea.
Spanish
Ella ha reflexionado mucho sobre la idea.

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