FastItalian LearningSign in
Idioms/❤️ Love & Family/Portare pazienza
B1 — Intermediate❤️ Love & Family

Portare pazienza

To be patient

Literal Translation

"To carry patience"

What it means

To be patient; to put up with a difficult partner. Often used by couples or those around them to describe tolerating a difficult partner. Reflects the Italian cultural value of endurance in relationships.

Example in context

"Con lui bisogna portare molta pazienza, ma ne vale la pena."

"With him you need a lot of patience, but it is worth it."

Want to practice Italian?

Take a free placement test and start with grammar exercises.

Take the test →