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vita terrena
/ˈvi.ta terˈre.na/
earthly life
La vita terrena è piena di sfide e gioie.
Earthly life is full of challenges and joys.
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
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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
rootterrena
earthly
adjective (feminine singular)Dizionario Italiano-Inglese