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"Precioso" is an adjective which is often translated as "beautiful", and "mi vida" is a phrase which is often translated as "my life". Learn more about the difference between "precioso" and "mi vida" below.
precioso(
preh
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syoh
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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (pretty)
a. beautiful
La vista desde la peña está preciosa.The view from the cliff is beautiful.
Este es un broche precioso. ¿Dónde lo compraste?This is a beautiful brooch. Where did you buy it?
b. gorgeous
Estás preciosa con tu nuevo vestido y tu nuevo corte de pelo.You look gorgeous with your new dress and your new haircut.
c. lovely
Es un día precioso. ¿Por qué no damos un paseo en el parque?It's a lovely day. Why don't we go for a walk in the park?
2. (of value)
This means that the noun can be masculine or feminine, depending on the gender of the noun it refers to (e.g., el doctor, la doctora).
b. sweetheart
No te preocupes, preciosa. Todo saldrá bien, ya verás.Don't worry, sweetheart. Everything will be ok, you'll see.
mi vida(
mee
bee
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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.
