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esistenza terrena

/e.zis.ˈtɛn.tsa te.ˈrɛ.na/
noun phrase★Intermediate— earthly existence
literary

The state or condition of living on Earth, as opposed to spiritual or afterlife existence.

Molti filosofi hanno riflettuto sulla natura dell'esistenza terrena.

Many philosophers have reflected on the nature of earthly existence.

💡

Often used in philosophical, religious, or literary contexts to contrast with concepts like 'eternal life' or 'afterlife'.

Collocations

condizione dell'esistenza terrenacondition of earthly existencefragilità dell'esistenza terrenafragility of earthly existence

Synonyms

vita terrenaesistenza mondana

Antonyms

vita eternaaldilàvita ultraterrena

Related Phrases

vita terrenaphrase
earthly life
destino dell'esistenzaphrase
fate of existence

💡Pro Tip

Contextual Usage

Use 'esistenza terrena' in discussions about life on Earth, especially when contrasting it with spiritual or afterlife concepts. It is not commonly used in everyday conversation.

⚡Gold Rule

Avoid Literal Translation

Do not translate 'esistenza terrena' word-for-word as 'terrestrial existence' unless in a technical or scientific context. The phrase is more commonly rendered as 'earthly existence' in English.

📖Word Origin

From Latin 'existentia' (existence) + 'terrena' (earthly, from 'terra' meaning 'earth'). The phrase combines the philosophical concept of existence with the physical world.

📝Usage Notes

Common in philosophical, theological, and literary Italian texts. Often used in discussions about mortality, purpose, or the human condition.

Word Breakdown

esistenza
existence
noun
+
terrena
earthly
adjective
Dizionario Italiano-Inglese

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