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"Voluntades" is a form of "voluntad", a noun which is often translated as "will". "Vida" is a noun which is often translated as "life". Learn more about the difference between "voluntades" and "vida" below.
la voluntad(
boh
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loon
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tahd
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (desire)
a. will
Ser bailarina requiere de disciplina, fuerza y voluntad.Being a ballerina requires discipline, strength, and will.
Es la voluntad de los votantes que esta ley sea rechazada.It is the will of the voters that this law be overturned.
b. wish (frequently used in plural)
No puedes hacer que me case en contra de mi voluntad.You cannot make me marry against my wishes.
a. willpower
No sé si tengo la voluntad para terminar este proyecto.I don't know if I have the willpower to finish this project.
3. (intention)
a. will
Como señal de buena voluntad, repararé tu carro libre de cargo.As a sign of good will, I will fix your car free of charge.
la vida(
bee
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dah
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (existence)
a. life
Quiero que mi vida esté llena de aventura y amor.I want my life to be filled with adventure and love.
2. (livelihood)
a. living
Ellos se ganan la vida escribiendo un diccionario.They make a living writing a dictionary.
3. (vitality)
a. life
Era una persona muy activa y siempre llena de vida.She was a very active person and always full of life.
4. (lifetime)
a. life span
La vida de una mariposa puede ser de una semana.The life span of a butterfly can be one week.
