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B1 — Intermediate Time & Life

Essere vissuto a lungo

To have lived a long life

Literal Translation

"To have lived for a long time"

What it means

Used respectfully to acknowledge the many years someone has lived.

Example in context

"Ha vissuto a lungo e ha visto cambiare il mondo intorno a lei."

"She lived a long life and saw the world change around her."

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