Meaning
heart
In a sentence
Mi batte forte il cuore quando corro.
My heart beats fast when I run.
Il cuore batte forte.
The heart beats fast.
Ho un cuore grande.
I have a big heart.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| cuore | masculine · singular |
| cuori | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use 'cuore' for emotions or courage; 'petto' for the physical chest. 'Ho male al petto' (chest pain), not 'cuore'.
- In idioms, 'cuore' often pairs with 'avere' (e.g., 'avere il cuore spezzato'). Avoid literal translations of English heart phrases.
- No plural in most figurative uses (e.g., 'cuori spezzati' = broken hearts, but 'ho due cuori' = I have two hearts, rare).