dolce vita
English meaning: The sweet life / Italian ideal of pleasurable living
Italian Definition
(Italiano)Un'espressione italiana che significa 'la vita dolce' — descrivendo uno stile di vita di lusso, piacere, ozio e bellezza.
English Definition
An Italian phrase meaning 'the sweet life' — describing a lifestyle of luxury, pleasure, leisure, and beauty. Federico Fellini's 1960 masterpiece 'La Dolce Vita' immortalized the concept, depicting Rome's jet-set society. The phrase captures the Italian cultural ideal of enjoying life's pleasures — food, fashion, art, beauty, conversation, and la bella figura (elegant appearance).
Example
“Fellini ha immortalato la dolce vita romana nel suo capolavoro cinematografico del 1960.”
In English: “Fellini immortalized the Roman dolce vita in his 1960 cinematic masterpiece.”
Synonyms
- bella vita
- joie de vivre
Antonyms / Opposites
- austerità
- privazione
Literary Heritage
“E quindi uscimmo a riveder le stelle.”
“And thence we came forth to see again the stars.”
Images
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Language information
- Language
- Italiano
- Italian
- Script
- Latin
- Family
- Romance
- Speakers
- 70M