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vita
/ˈvi.ta/
life
La vita è bella.
Life is beautiful.
general
The state of being alive; existence as a living being.
La vita di tutti i giorni può essere stressante.
Everyday life can be stressful.
Ha dedicato la sua vita alla scienza.
He dedicated his life to science.
general
The period during which something is functional or active.
La batteria ha una vita di cinque anni.
The battery has a lifespan of five years.
Often used in technical or figurative contexts.
literary
A biography or account of someone's life.
Ha scritto una vita di Leonardo da Vinci.
He wrote a biography of Leonardo da Vinci.
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Distinguishing 'vita' from 'vivo'
'Vita' is a noun meaning 'life,' while 'vivo' is an adjective meaning 'alive' or the present tense of 'vivere' (to live).
Word Origin
From Latin vīta ('life'), from Proto-Indo-European *gʷih₃wéh₂ ('life'). Related to English 'vital' and 'revive'.
Usage Notes
In Italian, 'vita' is feminine and used in both literal and figurative contexts. It can refer to biological life, lifestyle, or the duration of an object's functionality.
Dizionario Italiano-Inglese