B1 — Intermediate❤️ Love & Family
Soffrire in silenzio
To suffer in silence
Literal Translation
"To suffer in silence"
What it means
To suffer in silence; to hide romantic pain without expressing it. A poignant expression for unexpressed love or unresolved heartbreak. Very common in Italian storytelling and reflected in much Italian popular music.
Example in context
"Ha sofferto in silenzio per anni senza mai dirle quello che provava."
"He suffered in silence for years without ever telling her how he felt."
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