colpo di fulmine
love at first sight (literally: thunderbolt)
Pronunciation
/ˈkolpo di ˈfulmine/
Cultural Note
This expression, meaning 'thunderbolt,' was famously used in 'The Godfather' when Michael Corleone sees Apollonia in Sicily. It perfectly captures the Italian belief that love can strike suddenly and powerfully, like lightning. It is one of the most poetic Italian expressions about love.
📝 Example Sentences
Quando l'ho vista, è stato un colpo di fulmine.
When I saw her, it was love at first sight.
Credi nel colpo di fulmine?
Do you believe in love at first sight?
Il nostro è stato un vero colpo di fulmine.
Ours was a real thunderbolt.
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