real life

• Se refiere a la existencia humana real y a los acontecimientos que ocurren en el mundo físico, en contraste con entornos ficticios, virtuales o simulados, como los de los libros, las películas o los videojuegos.

Refers to actual human existence and events occurring in the physical world, as opposed to fictional, virtual, or simulated environments such as those in books, films, or video games.

1. Actual existenceA2formal

   The actual world and experiences of people, as opposed to fiction, imagination, or virtual reality.

   vida real

   • In real life, things are often more complicated than in movies.
   • She prefers real-life interactions to online chats.
   • The story is based on real-life events.

2. Practical realityB1informal

   The practical, everyday world of work, responsibilities, and ordinary activities.

   vida real

   • In real life, you have to pay bills and work hard.
   • He struggles to apply his theoretical knowledge to real life.
   • Real-life problems require practical solutions.