vidas
“vidas” means “lives” in Spanish (the state of being alive for multiple people, animals, or things).
lives
Also: livelihoods
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Los bomberos arriesgan sus vidas para salvar a otros.
A2Firefighters risk their lives to save others.
Las vidas de nuestros abuelos eran muy diferentes a las nuestras.
B1Our grandparents' lives were very different from ours.
El huracán destruyó casas y vidas.
B2The hurricane destroyed homes and livelihoods.
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Which sentence correctly talks about the lives of cats? 'Se dice que los gatos tienen nueve...'
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes directly from the Latin word 'vīta', which also meant 'life'. It's a very old word that has kept its core meaning for thousands of years, connecting Spanish to its Roman roots.
First recorded: Before 10th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why do I say 'las vidas' and not 'los vidas'?
In Spanish, every noun has a gender that you just have to memorize. The word for 'life', 'vida', is feminine. So, its plural form, 'vidas', is also feminine. That's why it always pairs with feminine articles like 'las' or 'unas'.
Is 'vidas' a verb?
No, 'vidas' is always the plural of the noun 'vida' (life). It looks a bit like a verb ending, but it's not a form of any common verb in modern Spanish.