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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