vivencia
“vivencia” means “life experience” in Spanish (the personal feeling or impact of an event you lived through).
life experience
Also: lived experience
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Fue una vivencia inolvidable para todos nosotros.
A2It was an unforgettable life experience for all of us.
Nuestras vivencias infantiles moldean nuestra personalidad.
B1Our childhood experiences shape our personality.
El libro describe la vivencia de vivir en una gran ciudad por primera vez.
C1The book describes the personal experience of living in a big city for the first time.
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Derived from the Spanish verb 'vivir' (to live), which comes from the Latin 'vivere'. The suffix '-encia' is used to turn actions into nouns representing a state or quality.
First recorded: Early 20th century (it is a relatively modern term in Spanish compared to 'experiencia').
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use 'vivencia' and 'experiencia' as synonyms?
Often, yes, but 'vivencia' is more specific. Every 'vivencia' is an 'experiencia', but not every 'experiencia' (like knowing how to use Excel) is a 'vivencia'.
Is 'vivencia' used in daily speech?
It's slightly more formal or philosophical than 'experiencia', but people use it frequently when talking about travel, childhood, or emotional events.
Does it have a plural form?
Yes, 'vivencias'. It is very common to talk about 'mis vivencias' (my life experiences).