No. 834 in Italian
colpi
"Colpi" in English means "blows," "hits," or "strikes."
In a sentence
Ho sentito colpi alla porta durante la notte.
I heard knocks on the door during the night.
In this sentence, 'colpi' refers to physical knocks or sounds made on a surface.
I colpi di scena in quel film erano davvero sorprendenti.
The plot twists in that movie were truly surprising.
Here, 'colpi' metaphorically represents events or surprises that significantly affect the story.
Dobbiamo resistere ai colpi della vita con forza.
We must endure life's blows with strength.
In this context, 'colpi' symbolizes challenges or hardships that one faces in life.
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