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livings

/ˈlɪvɪŋz/

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noun

Vida, existencia

The state of being alive.

Examples :

"The doctor checked the patients' livings to make sure they were still breathing. "

El médico revisó la vida de los pacientes para asegurarse de que aún respiraban.

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noun

Los vivos

(plural, with "the", a demonstrative, or a possessive) Those who are alive.

Examples :

"Respect for the dead does not preclude respect for the living."

El respeto por los muertos no excluye el respeto por los vivos.

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noun

Medios de vida, sustento

Financial means; a means of maintaining life; livelihood

Examples :

"What do you do for a living?"

¿A qué se dedica para vivir?

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noun

Estilo de vida, vida

A style of life.

Examples :

"plain living"

Vida sencilla

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Beneficio eclesiástico

(canon law) A position in a church (usually the Church of England) that has attached to it a source of income; an ecclesiastical benefice.

Examples :

"After years of service, the vicar was awarded two valuable livings in the diocese, guaranteeing him a comfortable income in his retirement. "

Después de años de servicio, el vicario fue galardonado con dos valiosos beneficios eclesiásticos en la diócesis, garantizándole unos ingresos cómodos en su jubilación.

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