vita mia

my life (term of endearment)

Intermediate Phrase
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Pronunciation

/ˈviːta ˈmiːa/

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Cultural Note

'Vita mia' is one of the most intense Italian endearments, literally telling someone they are your life. It conveys that the person is essential to your existence. This expression is common in southern Italy and in Italian opera arias, where declarations of love reach their most dramatic heights.

📝 Example Sentences

Vita mia, non posso vivere senza di te.

My life, I can't live without you.

Sei la gioia della vita mia.

You are the joy of my life.

Vita mia, aspettami.

My life, wait for me.

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