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"Mi vida" is a phrase which is often translated as "my life", and "contigo" is a pronoun which is often translated as "with you". Learn more about the difference between "mi vida" and "contigo" below.
mi vida(
mee
 
bee
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dah
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. my life
He vivido muchas dificultades en mi vida.I've lived through a lot of hard times in my life.
a. my darling
Yo por ti haría cualquiera cosa, mi vida.I'd do anything for you, my darling.
b. sweetheart
Te quiero, papá. - Gracias, mi vida. Yo también te quiero mucho a ti.I love you, dad. - Thank you, sweetheart. I love you very much too.
c. honey
Sí, mi vida. Claro que te acompaño.Yes, honey. Of course I'll go with you.
d. love
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
(United Kingdom)
Aquí tienes el sándwich, mamá. - Gracias, mi vida.Here's your sandwich, mum. - Thanks, love.
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contigo(
kohn
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goh
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A pronoun is a word that stands in for a noun (e.g., she).
pronoun
1.
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
(informal)
(with the person you're talking to; personal; second person singular)
a. with you
¿Puedo ir contigo?Can I go with you?
2.
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
(informal)
(in your possession; personal; second person singular)
a. with you
¿Tienes las llaves del carro contigo?Do you have the car keys with you?
b. on you
¿Por qué nunca llevas una bolsa contigo?Why don't you ever have a bag on you?
3.
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
(informal)
(directed at you; personal; second person singular)
a. to you
Tus padres siempre fueron muy buenos contigo.Your parents have always been really good to you.
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