vivere un sogno
/ˈvi.ve.re un ˈsoɲ.ɲo/word by word
The English phrase 'living the dream' is translated into Italian as vivere un sogno.
This phrase is used to describe having a life that is exactly as one has always wanted or imagined.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase vivere un sogno literally translates to 'to live a dream'.
How do you pronounce it?
The phrase is pronounced /ˈvi.ve.re un ˈsoɲ.ɲo/. It has 5 syllables, with the stress on the 1st syllable.
Did you know?
- While vivere un sogno is positive, Italians often use the word sogno in the expression essere un sogno, meaning someone is so beautiful or perfect they seem unreal.
- The word vivere is the root of the English word 'vivacious', both coming from the Latin 'vīvere'.
- In Italian, the word sogno can refer to both the act of dreaming while asleep and a daydream or aspiration, whereas English often distinguishes between 'dream' and 'fantasy'.
Examples in context
- Non posso credere che ho vinto il premio della lotteria. Adesso posso finalmente vivere da Dio!I can't believe I won the lottery. Now I can finally live like a king!
- Mi sono sposato con il mio amore di sempre. Adesso ho davvero una vita da favola!I got married to my lifelong love. Now I truly have a fairy tale life!
- Sto vivendo un sogno.I am living a dream.
- Dopo anni di lavoro, finalmente posso vivere un sogno.After years of work, I can finally live the dream.
Example conversation
Sofia and Francesco are talking about Sofia's new job in a gallery.
- SofiaSono così felice di lavorare qui, Francesco!I am so happy to work here, Francesco!
- FrancescoSi vede che stai proprio a vivere un sogno.It's obvious that you are truly living a dream.
- SofiaSì, non avrei potuto desiderare nulla di meglio.Yes, I couldn't have wished for anything better.
- FrancescoTi meriti tutto questo successo, Sofia.You deserve all this success, Sofia.
