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noun

il cuore

heart

Organo del corpo che pompa il sangue e permette la vita; spesso usato anche per indicare i sentimenti o le emozioni di una persona.

Definition & meaning

The Italian word cuore has several meanings depending on the context:

  1. Anatomical: It refers to the heart, the muscular organ responsible for pumping blood throughout the circulatory system in humans and animals.
  2. Emotional/Figurative: It represents the center of human emotions, feelings, and passions. It is often used to describe affection, courage, or the core of one's personality (e.g., "a person with a big heart").
  3. Core/Center: In a more general sense, it signifies the central or most important part of something, such as the heart of a city, the heart of a problem, or the core of a matter.

Grammar & Word origin

  • Grammar: Cuore is a masculine noun. It follows the second declension pattern.
  • Word origin: It derives from the Latin word cor, cordis. This etymological root is shared with many other Indo-European languages (such as the English "heart" or the French "cœur").

Synonyms & antonyms

Synonyms:

  • Anima (Soul, often used in poetic contexts regarding feelings).
  • Centro (Center, when referring to the core of a physical space or idea).
  • Fulcro (Pivot or focal point).
  • Essenza (Essence, referring to the innermost nature of something).
  • Sentimento (Feeling, referring to the emotional aspect).

Antonyms:

  • Periferia (Periphery, in the context of location).
  • Superficie (Surface, in the context of depth or core meaning).
  • Esterno (Exterior, as opposed to the internal core).

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Examples

Il mio cuore batte forte.noun

My heart beats fast.

Il cuore del bambino è sano.noun

The child's heart is healthy.

Abbiamo disegnato molti cuori rossi sul foglio.noun

We drew many red hearts on the paper.

Hai il cuore d'oro.noun

You have a heart of gold.

Chiudi gli occhi e ascolta il cuore.noun

Close your eyes and listen to your heart.

Sento il battito dei vostri cuori.noun

I feel the beat of your hearts.

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