con te partirò
con te partirò is the Italian phrase used for the English expression time to say goodbye.
The phrase con te partirò is most famously recognized as the title of a song often translated into English as 'Time to say goodbye'. While it literally translates to 'With you I will depart', it is used to evoke the sentiment of parting from a loved one.
Did you know?
- In Italian, the concept of 'saying goodbye' is expressed by dire addio, but addio literally means 'to God', mirroring the English 'adieu'.
- The song con te partirò is a piece of 'classical crossover' music, a genre that blends traditional opera styles with pop music production.
- The phrase uses the future tense partirò, which in Italian is often used to express a strong sense of destiny or inevitable promise.
Examples in context
- È giunto il momento di congedarsi. Grazie per questo incontro.The time has come to take one's leave. Thank you for this meeting.
Example conversation
Matteo and Martina are talking about their favorite music.
- MatteoQual è la tua canzone preferita, Martina?What is your favorite song, Martina?
- MartinaAmo molto con te partirò.I love 'Time to Say Goodbye' very much.
- MatteoAnche a me piace molto quel brano.I like that track a lot too.
- MartinaÈ davvero un classico emozionante.It is truly an emotional classic.
