No. 48 in Portuguese
vida
Life.
In a sentence
A vida é cheia de surpresas.
Life is full of surprises.
In this sentence, 'vida' refers to life in general, encompassing the broad concept of existence.
Ele dedicou sua vida ao estudo da ciência.
He dedicated his life to the study of science.
'Vida' here represents one's personal life or lifespan, emphasizing the focus and effort someone dedicates to a pursuit.
Ela leva a vida com otimismo e perseverança.
She approaches life with optimism and perseverance.
In this instance, 'vida' relates to one's attitude and way of living.
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