Vida
/ˈviː.də/noun
A word meaning 'life' in Spanish and Portuguese.
Did you know?The Latin root 'vita' symbolizes not just life, but the very soul's journey through existence, connecting us to ancient concepts of vitality and spirit.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*gʷei-
“To live, to be alive.”
Latin
Latin
vita
“Life, existence, or living being.”
Old French
Old French
vida
“Life or living.”
Modern Spanish/Portuguese
Spanish/Portuguese
vida
“Life, emphasizing the concept of living and being.”