Example: Aquest plat és una recepta de tota la vida a la nostra família.
Definition
"De tota la vida" is a Catalan expression meaning something that has been part of life or tradition for a very long time, often referring to customs, recipes, or practices deeply rooted and passed down through generations within a family or community.
Translations
All one's life
De toda la vida
Al heel je leven
Depuis toujours
Schon immer
Etymology
The phrase "De tota la vida" literally translates to 'of all life' in Catalan, implying something that has existed throughout a person's or community's lifetime. It is a colloquial expression emphasizing longstanding tradition or continuity, with no specific origin beyond its literal components.
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All one's life