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vita

/ˈvi.ta/noun · feminineA2
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Meaning

life

  • waist

In a sentence

La vita in città è sempre molto veloce.

Life in the city is always very fast.

La vita qui è molto tranquilla.

Life here is very calm.

Dopo il viaggio, la mia vita è cambiata.

After the trip, my life changed.

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
vitafeminine · singular
vitefeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • Use 'vita' for 'life' in general contexts; 'esistenza' is more philosophical or literary.
  • For 'waist,' 'vita' is standard; avoid 'cintura' (belt) unless referring to the clothing item.
  • In 'shape/build,' 'vita' often pairs with adjectives like 'snella' (slim) or 'robusta' (sturdy).

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