Coexistís

Coexistís is the second-person plural present indicative form of the Spanish verb coexistir. It translates to "you all coexist" and is used with the subject vosotros. The form is standard in regions where the vosotros form is maintained, most notably Spain; in Latin American Spanish, the corresponding form is typically "ustedes coexisten."

Etymology and grammar: Coexistir derives from the prefix co- meaning together and the verb existere (to exist) from Latin, yielding the sense of existing together. The present tense for vosotros is coexistís, with an accent on the í to mark the stress in this verb ending. Other present forms are coexisto, coexistes, coexiste, coexistimos, coexisten.

Usage: Coexistís is used to describe multiple parties, ideas, or phenomena sharing the same space or time in a non-exclusive way. It can denote physical coexistence, cultural or ideological coexistence, or harmonious and/or rival coexistence conditions. Example: "Vosotros coexistís con distintas comunidades en este campus." In Latin American Spanish, one would generally say "ustedes coexisten" instead.

Related terms: The noun coexistencia (coexistence) and the verb convivir (to live together) are closely related in meaning. Coexistir and coexistencia are common in discussions of social, political, or ecological contexts.

See also: convivencia, cohabitación, pluralismo.