tenerezza

tenderness

Intermediate Noun Feminine

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Pronunciation

/te.neˈret.tsa/

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Cultural Note

Tenerezza is a deeply valued emotion in Italian relationships, both romantic and familial. Physical expressions of tenderness — caresses, embraces, gentle words — are common and encouraged across all ages and genders in Italian culture.

📝 Example Sentences

Mi guarda con tenerezza.

She looks at me with tenderness.

Provo una grande tenerezza per quel bambino.

I feel great tenderness for that child.

Un gesto pieno di tenerezza.

A gesture full of tenderness.

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Related Words

affetto

affection

Noun

dolcezza

sweetness; sweetheart

Noun

tenero

tender; sweet; affectionate

Adjective

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