This is the 3995th most frequent Portuguese word.
life
The Portuguese word for "life" is "vida," meaning the existence or condition of living beings.
Here, 'vida' (life) is used in a general sense to describe human existence or the concept of living.
A vida é cheia de surpresas.
Life is full of surprises.
In this sentence, 'vida' (life) is employed to indicate the personal time and existence of the individual.
Ele dedicou sua vida ao trabalho voluntário.
He dedicated his life to volunteer work.
The term 'vida' (life) is used metaphorically here to represent the experiences and environment characteristic of rural existence.