Usage Note
Coexistir is a formal, often political or philosophical verb — it appears frequently in discussions of cultural diversity, peace, or competing systems coexistiendo (coexisting). The related noun is coexistencia (coexistence), widely known from the Cold War phrase coexistencia pacífica. It is a regular -ir verb.
Examples
"Distintas culturas pueden coexistir en armonía."
Natural Translation
Different cultures can coexist in harmony.
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