B1 — Intermediate❤️ Love & Family
Dichiararsi a qualcuno
To confess one's feelings
Literal Translation
"To declare oneself to someone"
What it means
To confess one's feelings; to tell someone you love them. The standard Italian expression for confessing romantic feelings. A significant and often nerve-racking moment in Italian dating culture.
Example in context
"Finalmente ha trovato il coraggio di dichiararsi a lei dopo sei mesi."
"He finally found the courage to confess his feelings to her after six months."
Want to practice Italian?
Take a free placement test and start with grammar exercises.