farfalle nello stomaco
butterflies in the stomach
Beginner Phrase
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Pronunciation
/far.ˈfal.le ˈnel.lo ˈsto.ma.ko/
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Cultural Note
This idiom works almost identically in Italian and English. Italians also use 'sentire le farfalle' (to feel the butterflies). Fun fact: 'farfalle' is also a pasta shape, so the phrase has a delicious double meaning that Italian speakers find amusing.
📝 Example Sentences
Ogni volta che lo vedo, ho le farfalle nello stomaco.
Every time I see him, I get butterflies in my stomach.
Le farfalle nello stomaco sono un buon segno.
Butterflies in the stomach are a good sign.
Non ho più le farfalle nello stomaco come all'inizio.
I no longer get butterflies like at the beginning.