B2 — Upper Intermediate❤️ Love & Family
Essere un porto sicuro
To be a safe harbour
Literal Translation
"To be a safe harbour"
What it means
To be a safe harbour; to be someone's refuge and source of comfort. A beautiful metaphor for a partner who provides emotional safety and stability. Widely used in Italian as a term of deep gratitude and love.
Example in context
"Per me sei sempre stato un porto sicuro — con te mi sento protetta."
"For me you have always been a safe harbour — with you I feel protected."
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