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The life lived on Earth, as opposed to spiritual or afterlife existence.
Nella religione cristiana, la vita terrena è considerata una prova per l'anima.
In Christian religion, earthly life is seen as a test for the soul.
La filosofia stoica insegna a vivere in armonia con la natura durante la vita terrena.
Stoic philosophy teaches to live in harmony with nature during earthly life.
Often used in religious, philosophical, or literary contexts to contrast with concepts like 'afterlife' or 'eternal life'.
Use 'vita terrena' when contrasting Earthly existence with spiritual or religious concepts. It is not commonly used in everyday conversation unless discussing philosophical or religious themes.
Do not translate 'vita terrena' as 'terranean life' or 'earth life'. The correct and natural translation is 'earthly life'.
From Latin 'vīta terrena', combining 'vīta' (life) and 'terrenus' (earthly, from 'terra' meaning earth). The phrase entered Italian through ecclesiastical and philosophical Latin usage.
Commonly used in theological, philosophical, or reflective contexts. May carry a slightly solemn or contemplative tone.