How to Say "life" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “life” is “vida” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishA1
NounA1
The state of being alive

Examples
La vida es un regalo.
Life is a gift.
Hay señales de vida en el planeta.
There are signs of life on the planet.
It's a Girl! (Feminine Noun)
'Vida' is a feminine word, so you always use 'la' or 'una' with it, like 'la vida' (the life) or 'una vida' (a life).
Other Meanings of “vida”
“vida” can also mean:
- As in 'my whole life'(A2)
- A particular way of living(B1)
- e.g., 'full of life'(B1)
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