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cuore

heart

noun KWOH-reh Less Common

Origin: from Latin cor

Also means

core

Usage Note

Cuore names the organ and the figurative seat of feeling, living in phrases like di cuore ('sincerely') and avere a cuore ('to care deeply about'). The plural cuori also names the suit of hearts in cards.

Examples

"Ti ringrazio di cuore."

Natural Translation

I thank you sincerely.

Literal Translation

You I-thank of heart.

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