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"Mi vida" is a phrase which is often translated as "my life", and "vida mía" is a phrase which is often translated as "my darling". Learn more about the difference between "mi vida" and "vida mía" below.
mi vida(
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. my life
He vivido muchas dificultades en mi vida.I've lived through a lot of hard times in my life.
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.
d. love (colloquial) (United Kingdom)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Aquí tienes el sándwich, mamá. - Gracias, mi vida.Here's your sandwich, mum. - Thanks, love.
vida mía(
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. my darling
¡Te quiero tanto, vida mía! No puedo imaginarme la vida sin ti.I love you so much, my darling! I cannot imagine life without you.
b. darling
Pero, vida mía, ¿por qué te enfadas tanto por una tontería así?But, darling, why do you get so angry for such a silly thing?
c. my love
Vida mía, te prometo que esta será la última vez que estamos separados.My love, I promise you this will be the last time we're apart.