vivere la vita
/ˈvi.ve.re la ˈvi.ta/word by word
The English phrase "live life" is translated into Italian as vivere la vita.
vivere la vita is used to describe the act of spending one's time on earth and experiencing the events of existence. If you wish to emphasize the joy and pleasure derived from living, you might instead use the phrase Godersi la Vita.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈvi.ve.re la ˈvi.ta/. The first of the five syllables is stressed.
Did you know?
- The word vivere shares the same ancient Proto-Indo-European root as the English word 'quick', which used to mean 'alive' as in the phrase 'the quick and the dead'.
- The word vita appears in the famous Italian exclamation Che vita!, which can either be a sigh of exhaustion or a cry of luxury depending on the tone.
- The verb vivere is used in the expression vivere di rendita, which specifically means to live off interest or an inheritance without working.
Examples in context
- Nella vita, è importante sempre vivere la vita al massimo.In life, it's important to always live life to the fullest.
- Dovremmo imparare a goderci la vita e apprezzare le piccole cose.We should learn to enjoy life and appreciate the little things.
- Fai finta che oggi sia l'ultimo giorno, vivi la vita senza rimpianti!Pretend today is your last day, live life without regrets!
- Voglio vivere la vita pienamente.I want to live life to the fullest.
- È importante vivere la vita con passione.It is important to live life with passion.
Example conversation
Two friends are sitting in a café discussing their future plans.
- MartinaVoglio solo vivere la vita senza troppi pensieri.I just want to live life without too many worries.
- LorenzoHai ragione, Martina, bisogna godersi ogni momento.You are right, Martina, one must enjoy every moment.
- MartinaE tu, Lorenzo, cosa ne pensi?And you, Lorenzo, what do you think?
- LorenzoPenso che sia il modo migliore per essere felici.I think it is the best way to be happy.
