el ciclo de la vida
/el θiklo de la bida/from spelling rules
The English phrase "circle of life" is translated into Spanish as el ciclo de la vida.
This phrase refers to the natural cycle of life. While English speakers often use the word "circle" to describe this concept, Spanish speakers use the word ciclo (cycle) to express the same idea.
Meaning: the natural cycle of life (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of el (the), ciclo (cycle), de (of), la (the) and vida (life).
Did you know?
- The word ciclo is a linguistic doublet of the word chakra, as both trace their origins back to the same ancient root for a spinning wheel.
- In Spanish, the word vida is used in the phrase la vida es un carnaval, a famous song by Celia Cruz that frames the cycle of life as a celebration.
- Spanish speakers often use the phrase el ciclo de la vida in environmental contexts to describe the decomposition of organic matter returning to the earth.
Examples in context
- En la naturaleza, todo sigue el ciclo de la vida. Desde el nacimiento hasta la muerte, cada organismo contribuye a este ciclo eterno.In nature, everything follows the cycle of life. From birth to death, each organism contributes to this eternal cycle.
- El ciclo de la vida es inevitable.The circle of life is inevitable.
- Es asombroso observar el ciclo de la vida.It is amazing to observe the cycle of life.
Example conversation
Mateo and Lucía are watching a nature documentary on television.
- MateoEl ciclo de la vida es muy hermoso.The cycle of life is very beautiful.
- LucíaSí, Mateo, es algo muy natural.Yes, Mateo, it is something very natural.
- MateoMe hace reflexionar mucho.It makes me reflect a lot.
- LucíaTienes razón, es una gran lección.You are right, it is a great lesson.
