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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