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vita terrena

/ˈvi.ta terˈre.na/
noun phrase★Intermediate— earthly life
literary

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'.

Collocations

durante la vita terrenaduring earthly lifecondizioni della vita terrenaconditions of earthly life

Synonyms

vita mondanaesistenza terrena

Antonyms

vita eternaaldilàvita ultraterrena

Related Phrases

vita ultraterrenaphrase
afterlife
valore della vita terrenaphrase
value of earthly life

💡Pro Tip

Contextual Use

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.

⚡Gold Rule

Avoid Literal Translation

Do not translate 'vita terrena' as 'terranean life' or 'earth life'. The correct and natural translation is 'earthly life'.

📖Word Origin

From Latin 'vīta terrena', combining 'vīta' (life) and 'terrenus' (earthly, from 'terra' meaning earth). The phrase entered Italian through ecclesiastical and philosophical Latin usage.

📝Usage Notes

Commonly used in theological, philosophical, or reflective contexts. May carry a slightly solemn or contemplative tone.

Word Breakdown

vita
life
root
+
terrena
earthly
adjective (feminine singular)
Dizionario Italiano-Inglese

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