A2 — Elementary👁️ Body Parts
Avere il cuore spezzato
To have a broken heart
Literal Translation
"To have a broken heart"
What it means
To have a broken heart. Direct equivalent of the English expression. Used universally to describe grief from romantic loss or profound disappointment.
Example in context
"Dopo la rottura aveva il cuore spezzato e non riusciva a mangiare."
"After the breakup she was heartbroken and couldn't eat."
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