la vida es maravillosa
/la bida es maɾabiʝosa/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'life is great' can be translated into Spanish as la vida es maravillosa.
This expression is used to communicate that you are very happy with your current situation in life.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally translates to 'the life is wonderful'.
Which one should you use?
While la vida es maravillosa is the standard way to express this, you can also use la vida es estupenda as a synonym to mean life is great or wonderful.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Regional variations exist in different parts of the Spanish-speaking world. In some Latin American countries, you may hear La vida es chévere to mean life is great. In some Caribbean countries, the lively expression La vida es una pura gozadera is used to mean 'life is pure enjoyment'.
How does it change in a sentence?
Because vida (life) is a feminine noun, the adjective used to describe it, such as maravillosa, must also be in the feminine form.
Did you know?
- In Mexico, rather than using 'wonderful', someone might say la vida es padre to say life is great, though this is much more informal and slang-based.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, instead of saying 'life is great', people might say la vida es un carnaval to express that life is a joyful, continuous celebration.
- In some regions, the phrase La vida es chévere uses a word that some linguists believe comes from the English word 'lover' or the Yoruba language.
Examples in context
- La vida es verdaderamente maravillosaLife is truly wonderful
- La vida es grandiosa, gracias a todas las bendicionesLife is grand, thanks to all the blessings
- Ahora que tengo un buen trabajo, la vida es maravillosa.Now that I have a good job, life is great.
- Con mi familia aquí, la vida es maravillosa.With my family here, life is great.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Elena are drinking coffee on a sunny terrace.
- Alejandro¿Cómo te sientes hoy, Elena?How are you feeling today, Elena?
- ElenaMuy feliz, ¡la vida es maravillosa!Very happy, life is great!
- AlejandroMe alegro mucho por ti.I am very happy for you.
- ElenaGracias, Alejandro, realmente lo es.Thanks, Alejandro, it really is.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
