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B2 — Upper Intermediate❤️ Love & Family

Perdere la voglia di amare

To lose faith in love

Literal Translation

"To lose the desire to love"

What it means

To lose faith in love; to become emotionally shut down after heartbreak. Used to describe deep emotional exhaustion and disillusionment after a painful romantic experience. Often a temporary state.

Example in context

"Dopo quella relazione tossica, ha perso la voglia di amare."

"After that toxic relationship, he lost the desire to love."

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