vida abundante
/bida abundante/from spelling rules
The English phrase "abundant life" is translated into Spanish as vida abundante.
vida abundante describes a life full of prosperity, happiness and fullness in all areas. A similar expression, vida próspera y abundante, can be used to specifically emphasize a life full of success, wealth and fullness.
How does it change in a sentence?
To express the plural "abundant lives", you must pluralize both the noun and the adjective to form vidas abundantes.
Did you know?
- The word abundante contains a hidden connection to water, as it stems from the Latin unda, meaning 'wave'.
- If you use the word abundante to describe a person's physical presence, it can sometimes imply they are 'overflowing' or even overly heavy, rather than just prosperous.
- While vida abundante describes a full life, Spanish speakers often use the phrase vivir a tope to describe living life to the absolute limit or fullest in a modern, informal context.
Examples in context
- En este estudio, analizaremos diferentes aspectos que contribuyen a una vida abundante.In this study, we will analyze different aspects that contribute to an abundant life.
- En esta región, la gente aspira a tener una vida próspera y abundante.In this region, people aspire to have a prosperous and abundant life.
- Dios te desea una vida abundante.God desires an abundant life for you.
- Deseo una vida abundante para mi familia.I wish an abundant life for my family.
- Ella busca una vida abundante y plena.She seeks an abundant and fulfilling life.
- La naturaleza nos regala una vida abundante.Nature grants us an abundant life.
Example conversation
María and Alejandro are talking about their spiritual goals.
- María¿Qué es lo que más deseas?What is it that you desire most?
- AlejandroYo busco una vida abundante en todo sentido.I seek an abundant life in every sense.
- MaríaEse es un objetivo muy noble, Alejandro.That is a very noble goal, Alejandro.
- AlejandroGracias, María, espero lograrlo pronto.Thank you, María, I hope to achieve it soon.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries abundante, vida, CC BY-SA 4.0.
