A2 — Elementary❤️ Love & Family
Essere il proprio tipo
To be one's type
Literal Translation
"To be one's type"
What it means
To be one's type; to match one's romantic preferences. A direct expression of romantic preference. Universal in modern Italian. Very common in casual conversation.
Example in context
"Non è il mio tipo — preferisco persone più tranquille."
"He's not my type — I prefer calmer people."
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