bacio della vita
The Italian phrase for "kiss of life" is bacio della vita.
This phrase refers to mouth-to-mouth resuscitation.
Meaning: mouth-to-mouth resuscitation (noun)
Did you know?
- The Latin root of vita, vīta, is believed to stem from the Proto-Indo-European root *gʷeyh₃-, which is the same ancestor for the English word 'quick' in its old sense of 'alive'.
- In Italian culture, the act of kissing bacio is often more social than romantic, as cheeks are kissed in greeting between friends and family of all genders.
- While bacio della vita is understood, medical professionals in Italy almost exclusively use the term respirazione bocca a bocca to describe the procedure.
Examples in context
- Il bacio della vita può salvare una persona.The kiss of life can save a person.
- Dobbiamo praticare subito il bacio della vita.We must perform the kiss of life immediately.
- Il corso insegna come dare il bacio della vita.The course teaches how to give the kiss of life.
Example conversation
Giulia and Matteo are attending a first aid training session.
- GiuliaMatteo, sai cos'è il bacio della vita?Matteo, do you know what the kiss of life is?
- MatteoSì, è la respirazione bocca a bocca.Yes, it is mouth-to-mouth resuscitation.
- GiuliaEsatto, è fondamentale durante un'emergenza.Exactly, it is fundamental during an emergency.
- MatteoÈ importante imparare a farlo bene.It is important to learn how to do it well.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bacio, della, vita, CC BY-SA 4.0.
