sguardo
gaze, look
Intermediate Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation
/ˈzɡwar.do/
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Cultural Note
The Italian 'sguardo' carries more romantic weight than the English 'look.' Exchanging meaningful glances is a fundamental part of Italian courtship. 'Colpo di fulmine' (love at first sight, literally 'lightning strike') often begins with one 'sguardo.'
📝 Example Sentences
Il tuo sguardo mi fa battere il cuore.
Your gaze makes my heart beat.
Mi ha lanciato uno sguardo intenso.
She gave me an intense look.
I loro sguardi si sono incrociati nella folla.
Their gazes met in the crowd.