How to Say "life experience" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “life experience” is “vivencia” — B2 level.
Examples
Fue una vivencia inolvidable para todos nosotros.
It was an unforgettable life experience for all of us.
Nuestras vivencias infantiles moldean nuestra personalidad.
Our childhood experiences shape our personality.
El libro describe la vivencia de vivir en una gran ciudad por primera vez.
The book describes the personal experience of living in a big city for the first time.
Always Feminine
Even though it doesn't describe a person, 'vivencia' is always a feminine word. Use 'la' or 'una' with it.
Vivencia vs. Experiencia
Use 'experiencia' for general things or job skills. Use 'vivencia' when you want to emphasize how an event felt to you personally on the inside.
Don't use it for resumes
Mistake: “Tengo mucha vivencia en marketing.”
Correction: Tengo mucha experiencia en marketing. (Vivencia is about personal feelings, not professional skills.)
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