word
Italian
la dolce vita
lah DOL-chay VEE-tah
la ˈdoltʃe ˈviːtaListen
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Syllable breakdown
ladolcevita
Sounds like
Say 'lah DOL-chay VEE-tah'.
Dictionary meaning
The sweet life — a life of pleasure, ease, and luxury.
History and origin
Italian — popularised by Fellini's 1960 film.
Examples
- Retiring to the Amalfi Coast was her idea of la dolce vita.
Common mispronunciations
lah DOL-see VEE-tala DOLE-chay VEE-tah
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