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B2 — Upper Intermediate❤️ Love & Family

Essere il battito del proprio cuore

To be the heartbeat

Literal Translation

"To be the beat of one's heart"

What it means

To be the heartbeat; to be the most essential person in one's life. An intensely romantic declaration found in song lyrics and poetry. Slightly heightened in register but used sincerely in deep romantic declarations.

Example in context

"Sei il battito del mio cuore — senza di te non vivo."

"You are the beat of my heart — without you I do not live."

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