batticuore
heartbeat / pounding heart / flutter
Beginner Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation
/ˌbat.ti.ˈkwɔ.re/
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Cultural Note
Batticuore (literally 'heart-beater') is a beautifully compact Italian word for the physical sensation of romantic excitement. It's a compound noun from 'battere' (to beat) and 'cuore' (heart). Italians love describing the physical symptoms of love, and batticuore captures that delicious nervousness better than any English equivalent.
📝 Example Sentences
Mi viene il batticuore ogni volta che lo vedo.
My heart pounds every time I see him.
Che batticuore quando mi ha scritto!
What a flutter when he texted me!
Il batticuore del primo bacio non si dimentica.
The racing heart of a first kiss is unforgettable.