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Lasciare qualcuno

To break up with someone

Literal Translation

"To leave someone"

What it means

To break up with someone; to end a relationship. The standard Italian expression for ending a romantic relationship. Simple and direct, used universally.

Example in context

"L'ha lasciata dopo tre anni — lei non se lo aspettava."

"He broke up with her after three years — she didn't see it coming."

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