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"Lifestyle" is a noun which is often translated as "el estilo de vida", and "way of life" is a phrase which is often translated as "forma de vida". Learn more about the difference between "lifestyle" and "way of life" below.
lifestyle(
layf
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stayl
)A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
1. (general)
a. el estilo de vida (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
To be an elite athlete, you have to have a healthy lifestyle.Para ser un atleta de primera categoría, tienes que tener un estilo de vida saludable.
way of life(
wey
uhv
layf
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
a. forma de vida
After years of reckless spending, Camila's extravagant way of life caught up with her.Después de años de gastar imprudentemente, la forma de vida extravagante de Camila la enredó.
b. estilo de vida
Justin moved to the country looking for a more peaceful way of life.Justin se mudó al campo buscando un estilo de vida más tranquilo.
c. modo de vida
Social media will continue to alter our way of life.Los medios sociales seguirán cambiando nuestro modo de vida.
