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Aprire il cuore a qualcuno

To open one's heart to someone

Literal Translation

"To open one's heart to someone"

What it means

To open one's heart to someone; to be emotionally vulnerable and honest. A sincere and intimate act in Italian culture. Opening the heart represents trust, vulnerability, and genuine emotional intimacy.

Example in context

"Quella sera, per la prima volta, ha aperto il cuore a lei e le ha raccontato tutto."

"That evening, for the first time, he opened his heart to her and told her everything."

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