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la escuela de la vida
/la esˈkwela de la ˈβida/
life's lessons
La escuela de la vida me enseñó a ser paciente.
Life's lessons taught me to be patient.
informal
A metaphorical concept referring to the experiences, challenges, and lessons one learns through living, often outside of formal education.
A veces, la escuela de la vida es más dura que la universidad.
Sometimes, life's lessons are harder than university.
This phrase emphasizes the idea that real-world experiences and personal growth are as valuable as formal education.
Collocations
aprender en la escuela de la vidato learn life's lessons
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Cultural Context
This phrase is often used in Spanish-speaking cultures to emphasize the importance of personal experiences over formal education.
Word Origin
Derived from the Spanish words 'escuela' (school) and 'vida' (life), combining them to metaphorically represent the idea of learning through life experiences.
Usage Notes
This phrase is commonly used to reflect on personal growth, resilience, and the value of life's challenges.
Word Breakdown
la escuela
the school
metaphoricalde la vida
of life
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