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vivencia

lived experience

noun bee-BEHN-syah Rare

Origin: From vivir (Latin vivere, 'to live') + -encia.

Also means

personal experience

Usage Note

Vivencia has no single-word English equivalent; it refers to a deeply felt personal experience that has shaped one's character or worldview, closer to German Erlebnis than to 'experience' (experiencia) in its general sense. It is often used in psychology and philosophy (la vivencia del dolor). The plural vivencias frequently appears in memoirs and reflective writing.

Examples

"Sus vivencias de infancia marcaron su personalidad."

Natural Translation

Her childhood lived experiences shaped her personality.

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