sempre e per sempre
/ˈsɛm.pre ˈe per ˈsɛm.pre/word by word
The Italian phrase for "always and forever" is sempre e per sempre.
sempre e per sempre is an expression used to describe a love or commitment that will last for all of time. It is most commonly used in romantic contexts, such as love letters, romantic literature or wedding vows.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of sempre (always) and per sempre (for always).
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ˈsɛm.pre ˈe per ˈsɛm.pre/. The phrase has 5 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.
Did you know?
- In Italian music notation, the word sempre is used as a direction to keep a certain mood or tempo throughout a piece, such as sempre legato for 'always smooth'.
- The phrase sempre e per sempre is a pleonasm, which is a linguistic device that repeats the same meaning twice to create a stronger emotional impact.
- While standard Italian uses ancora for 'still', some regional dialects use sempre to convey that a state is continuing.
Examples in context
- La nostra amicizia durerà per sempre.Our friendship will last forever.
- Prometto di amarti in eterno.I promise to love you for eternity.
- Sarò con te per tutta la vita.I will be with you for my whole life.
- Resteremo insieme per l'eternità.We'll stay together for eternity.
- Ti amerò sempre e per sempre.I will love you always and forever.
- Saremo insieme sempre e per sempre.We will be together always and forever.
- Il nostro amore durerà sempre e per sempre.Our love will last always and forever.
Example conversation
Matteo and Giulia are renewing their wedding vows.
- MatteoGiulia, ti prometto di esserci sempre e per sempre.Giulia, I promise to be there always and forever.
- GiuliaAnche io ti prometto lo stesso, Matteo.I promise you the same, Matteo.
- MatteoSei l'unica persona che voglio accanto.You are the only person I want by my side.
- GiuliaSaremo uniti sempre e per sempre.We will be united always and forever.
