facts of life

• Las realidades básicas o verdades fundamentales de la existencia humana, a menudo relacionadas con aspectos prácticos y a veces desagradables de la vida que todos deben aceptar y afrontar.

The basic realities, truths, or fundamental aspects of human existence, often referring to the practical and sometimes unpleasant aspects of life that everyone must accept and deal with.

1. Basic realities of existenceB2formal

   The fundamental truths or realities about life, often including its difficulties and challenges.

   realidades de la vida

   • Growing up, he learned the facts of life: hard work doesn't always guarantee success.
   • The documentary explores the facts of life in a war-torn country.
   • She taught her children the facts of life about money and responsibility.

2. Sex education (euphemism)B2informal

   A polite or indirect way to refer to the details of human reproduction and sexuality, especially when explaining to children.

   educación sexual

   • It's time to have the 'facts of life' talk with your teenager.
   • The school offers a class on the facts of life for older students.
   • Parents often feel awkward discussing the facts of life with their kids.