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."
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