vida de
/bida de/from spelling rules
The English phrase "life of" is translated into Spanish as vida de.
vida de is used to indicate that something belongs to or is associated with a specific person's existence.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the noun vida (life) and the preposition de (of).
How does it change in a sentence?
Because vida is a feminine noun, if you use a definite article before it, you must use la (la vida de).
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, the phrase vida de perro is used to describe a very difficult or miserable existence, whereas in English, a 'dog's life' can sometimes be viewed as lazy and easy.
- While vida de describes an existence, the word vida is also used in the colloquial exclamation ¡Qué vida!, which can mean 'What a great life!' or 'What a nightmare!' depending entirely on your tone.
- Spanish has a specific word, vivencia, which describes a lived experience. While vida de describes the general life of a person, vivencia focuses on the subjective emotional impact of a specific event in that life.
Examples in context
- Tom tenía la vida de sus sueños.Tom had the life of his dreams.This sentence is useful for seeing how to describe having the life of one's dreams using vida de.Tatoeba #4631948 by lawka, translation #4630177 by Amastan
- No nací para la vida de un pastor.I was not made for the life of a shepherd.This sentence shows how to describe being made for the life of a specific person or role using vida de.Tatoeba #2881749 by cueyayotl, translation #1885291 by dgibbons
- ¿Cuál es el objeto de una vida de peregrinaje?What's the purpose of a life of pilgrimage?This sentence demonstrates how to ask about the purpose of a life of pilgrimage using vida de.Tatoeba #1210110 by marcelostockle, translation #1210112 by marcelostockle
- El documental relata la vida de uno de los científicos más reconocidos del siglo XX.The documentary portrays the life of one of the most renowned scientists of the 20th century.
- En su discurso, el presidente resaltó la trayectoria de la destacada escritora.In his speech, the president highlighted the life of the renowned writer.
- ¡Qué vida la de aquel actor reconocido!What a life that famous actor has!
- Estamos viendo un documental sobre la vida de la famosa cantante.We're watching a documentary about the life of the famous singer.
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Example conversation
Two friends are talking about a famous artist's biography.
- MateoEs la vida de un artista famoso.It is the life of a famous artist.
- Lucía¿Es la vida de un hombre solitario?Is it the life of a lonely man?
- MateoSí, la vida de un genio.Yes, the life of a genius.
- LucíaParece una vida de mucha lucha.It looks like a life of much struggle.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
