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life

/laɪf/

Meanings
noun

Vida

The state of organisms preceding their death, characterized by biological processes such as metabolism and reproduction and distinguishing them from inanimate objects; the state of being alive and living.

Examples :

"Having experienced both, the vampire decided that he preferred (un)death to life.  He gave up on life."
Habiendo experimentado ambos, el vampiro decidió que prefería la (no)muerte a la vida. Renunció a la vida.
being biology physiology organism nature process essential
noun

Vitalidad, dinamismo

The animating principle or force that keeps an inorganic thing or concept metaphorically alive (dynamic, relevant, etc) and makes it a "living document", "living constitution", etc.

Examples :

"The debate about school uniforms has a life of its own, constantly being revisited and discussed. "
El debate sobre los uniformes escolares tiene vida propia, siendo constantemente revisado y discutido.
philosophy abstract being essential

Related Words

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experiences noun

/ɪkˈspɪə.ɹɪən.sɪz/ /ɪkˈspɪɹ.i.ən.sɪz/

Experiencias

"It was an experience he would not soon forget."

Fue una experiencia que no olvidaría pronto.

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opportunities noun

/ˌɒp.əˈtjuː.nɪ.tiz/ /ˌɑpɚˈtunətiz/

Oportunidades, ocasiones

""Learning a new language opens up many opportunities for travel and better job prospects." "

Aprender un nuevo idioma abre muchas oportunidades para viajar y tener mejores perspectivas laborales.

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reproduction noun

/ˌriːprəˈdʌkʃən/ /ˌriːpɹəˈdʌkʃən/

Reproducción

"The teacher explained the process of reproduction in plants to her class. "

La maestra explicó el proceso de reproducción en las plantas a su clase.

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opportunity noun

/ˌɒp.əˈtjuː.nɪ.tɪ/ /ˌɑpɚˈtunəti/

Oportunidad, ocasión

"The scholarship offered a valuable opportunity for students to pursue higher education. "

La beca ofreció una valiosa oportunidad para que los estudiantes cursaran estudios superiores.

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individuals noun

/ˌɪndɪˈvɪdʒuəlz/

Individuo, persona

"He is an unusual individual."

Es un individuo inusual.

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distinguishing verb

/dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃɪŋ/ /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃɪn/

Distinguir, diferenciar

"The bright red stripe is distinguishing that brand of running shoe from all the others. "

La raya roja brillante distingue esa marca de zapatillas para correr de todas las demás.

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collectively adverb

/kəˈlɛktɪvli/ /kəˈlɛktɪli/

Colectivamente, en conjunto

"The students, collectively, decided to postpone the project until next week. "

Los estudiantes, en conjunto, decidieron posponer el proyecto hasta la semana que viene.

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constitution noun

/ˌkɒnstɪˈtjuːʃən/ /ˌkɑnstɪˈtuʃən/

Establecimiento, constitución; composición, estructura

"The successful constitution of our community garden relied on everyone contributing their time and skills. "

El establecimiento exitoso de nuestro jardín comunitario dependió de que todos contribuyeran con su tiempo y habilidades.

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grandfather noun

/ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌfɑːðə(r)/ /ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌfɑðɚ/

Abuelo

"My grandfather helped me with my math homework. "

Mi abuelo me ayudó con mi tarea de matemáticas.

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metaphorically adverb

/ˌmɛtəˈfɔrɪkli/ /ˌmɛɾəˈfɔrɪkli/

Metafóricamente, figuradamente

"He conveyed his teachings metaphorically."

Transmitió sus enseñanzas metafóricamente.

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characterized verb

/ˈkæɹəktəɹaɪzd/

Caracterizar, retratar

"The teacher characterized the student as disruptive in class. "

El profesor caracterizó al estudiante como disruptivo en clase.

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experienced verb

/ɪkˈspɪə.ɹɪənst/ /ɪkˈspɪɹ.i.ənst/

Experimentar, sentir

"I experienced a lot of new things during my summer vacation. "

Experimenté muchas cosas nuevas durante mis vacaciones de verano.