B1 — Intermediate❤️ Love & Family
Aspettare il momento giusto
To wait for the right moment to declare love or make a move
Literal Translation
"To wait for the right moment"
What it means
To wait for the right moment to declare love or make a move. A common experience in romantic hesitation. Often used to describe someone who overthinks instead of acting, sometimes resulting in a missed opportunity.
Example in context
"Aspettava il momento giusto per dichiararsi — e il momento non arrivava mai."
"He was waiting for the right moment to confess his feelings — and the right moment never came."
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