cuore
/ˈkwɔ.re/masculine
The English word 'heart' is translated into Italian as cuore.
Cuore is used to refer to the physical organ, just as in English. It is also used metaphorically to represent the center of a person's emotions and courage. For example, you can say Avere un cuore d'oro to mean 'To have a heart of gold' or Avere il cuore spezzato to mean 'To have a broken heart.'
Meaning: an organ (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of cuore is cuori.
How do you pronounce it?
Cuore is pronounced /ˈkwɔ.re/. It has two syllables, and the stress is on the first syllable.
Did you know?
- The phrase cuore in bocca literally means 'heart in mouth' and is a traditional way to wish someone 'good luck' before a dangerous or stressful event.
- Italian uses the word cuore to describe the center of an artichoke, known as the cuore di carciofo.
- The English word 'core' shares the same root as the Italian cuore, as both descend from the Latin 'cor'.
Examples in context
- È nel mio cuore.You're in my heart.This sentence shows how to express that someone is in your heart using cuore.Tatoeba #6026495 by Guybrush88, translation #2631768 by Joseph
- Fa male al cuore.It's bad for the heart.This sentence uses cuore to describe something that is bad for the heart.Tatoeba #1946318 by Guybrush88, translation #1944875 by linguine
- Ha un buon cuore.You have a good heart.This sentence uses cuore to describe someone having a good heart.Tatoeba #4805760 by Guybrush88, translation #2546883 by CK
- Il suo cuore è colmo di amore.His/Her heart is filled with love.
- Grazie di cuore per il suo aiuto.Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your help.
- Dammi un cuoricino!Give me a little heart!
- 457 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Francesco and Giulia are talking about health after a workout.
- FrancescoSento il cuore battere forte.I feel my heart beating fast.
- GiuliaÈ normale dopo aver corso.It's normal after running.
- FrancescoSì, ma il cuore è stanco.Yes, but my heart is tired.
- GiuliaAllora riposati un momento, Francesco.Then rest for a moment, Francesco.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “heart” translations and entries cuore, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries cuore, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
