B2 — Upper Intermediate❤️ Love & Family
Avere paura del dolore
To fear getting hurt
Literal Translation
"To be afraid of pain"
What it means
To fear getting hurt; to be emotionally guarded because of past heartbreak. A common pattern recognized in people who have experienced significant heartbreak. Reflects awareness of emotional self-protection in contemporary Italian relationships.
Example in context
"Ha paura del dolore — ogni volta che si avvicina a qualcuno, scappa."
"She fears getting hurt — every time she gets close to someone, she runs away."
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