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Vestirsi di nero

To dress in black

Literal Translation

"To dress in black"

What it means

To wear black clothing, traditionally associated with mourning in Italian culture.

Example in context

"Dopo la morte del marito si è vestita di nero per anni."

"After her husband's death she dressed in black for years."

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