Latin is a language that is no longer really used, but it has survived to this day, being very important as it is the basis of many of the words that we know in other languages, which come from Latin. They are many phrases that have become habitual in our day to day and that everyone knows. They are short phrases but with great meaning.
Often other languages are used to get tattoos. With these types of ideas, we must be careful, because we must make sure that the translation is as we want it, avoiding mistakes, as they will be tattooed on our skin. In the case of Latin phrases, it is easy to check if they are well done, as there are many that are already really popular.
Memento Mori Tattoo
Memento Mori is a Latin expression that means' Remember that you will die'. Although it seems a somewhat macabre idea, in reality what this expression tells us is that we do not have to waste time on trivial things and that we should remember that each day could be the last and that we will not be here forever, so that we must take advantage of every minute. In short, it reminds us that we must be happy and live intensely, because death always comes, to everyone. Many of these tattoos only use different fonts to add that expression, without any other details that decorate the tattoo.
Although this phrase speaks for itself, the truth is that you can also see quite a few tattoos accompanied by an element that is often seen a lot in this world, skulls. An element associated with death which further illustrates a phrase like this, which reminds us of the fragility of life and how quickly it passes. It is a very chosen phrase, although perhaps not as popular as others that we will see later. However, its meaning is close to that of 'Carpe Diem'.
memento vivere
This was a Latin expression that was used to put on some sundials, which were in charge of showing the passage of time in a quantitative way. It means 'Remember to live', being its meaning really close to that of Memento Mori, since both things go hand in hand. In the two tattoos the importance of enjoying our time as living beings is expressed with a small phrase, realizing at all times that time passes inexorably, hence this was inscribed in the clocks.
Carpe Diem
With these ideas of living and remembering that time passes, we have another expression that basically means the same thing. We refer to the 'Carpe diem' that almost everyone knows. Is a Latin expression meaning 'Enjoy the moment'. It is about enjoying the here and now, the present, what is tangible, because time will pass and we should not worry about what has not yet arrived or what we cannot achieve. Enjoying each day to the fullest and being happy is really a choice, something that these types of tattoos remind us of.
Love vincit omnia tattoos
This phrase means 'Love conquers all'. It is certainly a Latin phrase for those who are more romantic. Those who believe in love and that it overcomes everything bad in the world, get tattoos like this one. A dreamy and very beautiful phrase. As we can see, there are many forms of typography to add phrases to our body, some more elegant, others more informal and others more groundbreaking. In the type of letter is where these types of tattoos are distinguished.
Veni Vidi Vici
With this phrase the famous Julius Caesar, Roman emperor, addressed the Roman Senate, thus describing his victory at the Battle of Zela. Today this Latin expression is widely used to talk about success and motivation. It means 'I came, I saw, I conquered'.