Vida (en. Life)

/vida/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
The state or period of existence of a living being.
The life of a tree can last for centuries.
La vida d'un arbre peut durer des siècles.
The sum of experiences and events that make up someone's existence.
His life has been marked by many travels.
Sa vida a été marquée par de nombreux voyages.
As a vital principle, in relation to the life force.
He speaks passionately about the life that animates every being.
Il parle avec passion de la vida qui anime chaque être.

Etymology

The word comes from the Latin 'vita', which means life.

Common Phrases and Expressions

embrace life
Enjoy life to the fullest
embrasser la vida
life is beautiful
Life is magnificent despite its challenges
la vida est belle
have life
Have a rich and fulfilling existence
avoir la vida

Related Words

live
To have an existence, to exist.
vivre
vitality
Energy, life force.
vitalité
living
Who is alive, who has animation.
vivant

Slang Meanings

Life to the fullest, without regrets.
He lives a crazy life, always having fun.
Il mène une vida loca, toujours en train de s'amuser.
An extravagant or eccentric lifestyle.
This philosopher had a bohemian life.
Cette filósofo avait une vida de bohème.