carpe diem
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Enjoy the present, make the most of today, (common mistranslation) seize the day.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Thưởng thức hiện tại, tận dụng tối đa ngày hôm nay
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Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
It is the carpe diem religion; but the carpe diem religion is not the religion of happy people, but of very unhappy people.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “carpe diem” mean?
Enjoy the present, make the most of today, (common mistranslation) seize the day.
Is “carpe diem” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.