B1 — Intermediate❤️ Love & Family
Avere un carattere difficile
To have a difficult personality
Literal Translation
"To have a difficult character"
What it means
To have a difficult personality; to be hard to love or live with. Often used by partners or family explaining why a relationship is challenging. Can be said with love and understanding.
Example in context
"Ha un carattere difficile, ma chi lo conosce bene sa quanto sia capace di amare."
"He has a difficult personality, but those who know him well know how much he is capable of love."
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