viviendo la buena vida
/bibjendo la bwena bida/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'living the good life' is translated into Spanish as viviendo la buena vida.
The phrase viviendo la buena vida is used to describe a lifestyle characterized by luxury, ease and a lack of hardship, specifically enjoying a comfortable and luxurious way of life with plenty of money and pleasure.
What does it mean word for word?
This phrase is a literal translation of 'living the good life'. The word viviendo means 'living' and la buena vida means 'the good life'.
How does it change in a sentence?
To express the concept as an infinitive ('to live the good life') rather than the continuous form ('living the good life'), use the infinitive vivir.
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, the concept of a 'good life' is often linked to the phrase buena vida, which can sometimes be used sarcastically to describe someone who is perceived as lazy or avoiding responsibility.
- In Spain, the concept of la buena vida is often culturally linked to the 'sobremesa', the tradition of lingering at a table long after a meal to talk and relax.
- If you want to sound more colloquial in Spain, you might hear people say they are viviendo como reyes, which translates to 'living like kings' to express the same sentiment of extreme comfort.
Examples in context
- Ahora parece que está viviendo la buena vida en Bali.Now it seems like he is living the good life in Bali.
- No quiero pasar mi vida trabajando, prefiero estar viviendo la buena vida.I don't want to spend my life working, I prefer living the good life.
- Después de ganar la lotería, ella sigue viviendo la buena vida.After winning the lottery, she keeps living the good life.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about a mutual acquaintance at a cafe.
- Daniel¿Has visto las fotos de Carlos en Instagram?Have you seen Carlos's photos on Instagram?
- SofíaSí, parece que está viviendo la buena vida en su yate.Yes, it looks like he is living the good life on his yacht.
- DanielEs verdad, tiene mucha suerte de tener tanto dinero.It's true, he is very lucky to have so much money.
- SofíaDefinitivamente, envidio su estilo de vida actual.Definitely, I envy his current lifestyle.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
