B1 — Intermediate❤️ Love & Family
Portare qualcuno all'altare
To marry someone
Literal Translation
"To bring someone to the altar"
What it means
To marry someone; to walk someone down the aisle. A formal and somewhat traditional expression for marriage. Reflects Italy's strong Catholic cultural heritage. Used in both celebratory and ironic tones.
Example in context
"Dopo cinque anni insieme, finalmente l'ha portata all'altare."
"After five years together, he finally married her."
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