compartir es vivir
/kompaɾtiɾ es bibiɾ/from spelling rules
The phrase "sharing is caring" is translated into Spanish as compartir es vivir.
This phrase is used to encourage people to be generous by sharing things with others.
What does it mean word for word?
Literally, the phrase means "to share is to live".
How do you pronounce it?
/kompaɾtiɾ es bibiɾ/
Did you know?
- The word es is a cognate of the Sanskrit word अस्ति, showing a linguistic link between Spanish and ancient Indian languages.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, the concept of 'compartir' extends beyond physical objects to include 'compartir la mesa', which refers to the cultural importance of sharing a meal and conversation.
- Spanish often uses the infinitive form of verbs like compartir and vivir as nouns to express general philosophical truths.
Examples in context
- En nuestra organización, creemos que compartir es cuidar de los demás.In our organization, we believe that sharing is caring for others.
Example conversation
Lucía and Mateo are sharing a snack.
- LucíaNo quiero darte más galletas.I don't want to give you more cookies.
- MateoPor favor, Lucía, compartir es vivir.Please, Lucía, sharing is caring.
- LucíaEstá bien, toma la mitad.Alright, take half.
- MateoGracias por ser generosa.Thank you for being generous.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries compartir, es, vivir, CC BY-SA 4.0.
