vivir mi vida
/bibiɾ mi bida/from spelling rules
The English phrase "live my life" is translated into Spanish as vivir mi vida.
This phrase is used to express the idea of spending one's time and experiencing existence in a specific way.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the phrase Disfrutar de la vida a lo grande is used to mean "enjoy life to the fullest".
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase vivir mi vida is in the infinitive form. This form is used after conjugated verbs, such as quiero (I want) or voy a (I am going to). If you need to say "live our lives" instead of "live my life", you should change the phrase to vivir nuestras vidas.
Did you know?
- While English speakers almost always use 'my' in 'live my life', Spanish speakers frequently use the definite article la in vivir la vida to imply a personal experience.
- The concept of 'living life' in many Spanish-speaking cultures is strongly linked to the phrase vivir el momento, which emphasizes a cultural value of present-moment enjoyment.
- The verb vivir shares the same Latin root, vīvere, as the English word 'vital', meaning that both languages connect the act of living to the concept of life-sustaining energy.
Examples in context
- No quiero vivir mi vida así.I don't want to live my life like this.This sentence shows how to use vivir mi vida to express a dislike for a current way of living.Tatoeba #2114450 by hayastan, translation #2026374 by CK
- Voy a vivir mi vida, con o sin ella.I'm going to live my life, with or without her.This sentence uses vivir mi vida to express intent regarding one's future regardless of another person.Tatoeba #1803769 by Shishir, translation #1631292 by al_ex_an_der
- Quiero vivir mi vida sin estrés y preocupaciones. No necesito ser rico y famoso, sólo quiero ser feliz…I want to live my life without stress and worries. I don't need to be rich or famous, I just want to be happy.This sentence uses vivir mi vida to describe a desire for a simple, happy life without stress.Tatoeba #2849450 by cueyayotl, translation #4870839 by venticello
- Quiero vivir mi vida sin arrepentimientos.I want to live my life without regrets.
- Voy a disfrutar de mi vida al máximo, sin preocupaciones.I am going to enjoy my life to the fullest, without worries.
- Él decidió llevar una vida plena dedicada a ayudar a los demás.He decided to lead a fulfilling life dedicated to helping others.
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Example conversation
Daniel and Lucía are discussing their future plans at a cafe.
- DanielFinalmente voy a vivir mi vida de forma diferente.Finally I am going to live my life differently.
- LucíaEso suena muy emocionante, Daniel.That sounds very exciting, Daniel.
- DanielSí, quiero ser más libre.Yes, I want to be more free.
- LucíaTe apoyo en tu decisión.I support you in your decision.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries mi, vida, vivir, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
