vitalidad
“vitalidad” means “vitality” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
vitality
Also: energy, vigor
📝 In Action
Mi abuela tiene mucha vitalidad y sale a caminar todos los días.
A2My grandmother has a lot of vitality and goes for a walk every day.
La música le dio vitalidad a la fiesta.
B1The music gave vitality to the party.
Perdí mi vitalidad después de trabajar tantas horas seguidas.
B1I lost my energy after working so many hours in a row.
viability
Also: life
📝 In Action
La vitalidad de una lengua depende de que las nuevas generaciones la hablen.
B2The viability of a language depends on new generations speaking it.
El gobierno quiere asegurar la vitalidad económica de la región.
C1The government wants to ensure the economic vitality of the region.
Este proyecto carece de vitalidad a largo plazo.
C1This project lacks long-term viability.
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Quick Quiz: vitalidad
Question 1 of 3
Which of the following is the correct way to say 'The vitality'?
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📚 Etymology▼
Derived from the Latin 'vitalitas', which comes from 'vitalis' (pertaining to life). It shares the same root as the word 'vida' (life).
First recorded: 15th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'vitalidad' only for people?
No! You can use it for people, animals, plants, cities, projects, and even languages to describe their energy or how well they are surviving.
Does 'vitalidad' have a plural form?
Yes, 'vitalidades,' but it is very rare. You will almost always see it in the singular form.
What is the difference between 'energía' and 'vitalidad'?
'Energía' is the raw power to do things, while 'vitalidad' often implies a deeper sense of health, life-force, and long-lasting spirit.