Italian · Body & Health
"Heart" in Italian: cuore
il cuore
Heart in Italian is il cuore (KWOH-reh), a masculine noun. Chest pain talk may use mal di cuore, while emotion uses di cuore for heartfelt thanks. Plural is i cuori.
Thanking someone warmly
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How to pronounce cuore
Say it
KWOH-reh
/ˈkwɔ.re/
Cuore is KWOH-reh with stress on KWOH. The cu is a quick kwoh glide. Final e stays light.
"Heart" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| il cuore | heart Body part and emotional centre. | Body part and emotional centre. |
| di cuore | heartfelt Grazie di cuore = thanks from the heart. | Grazie di cuore = thanks from the heart. |
| cuore mio | my heart / dear Affectionate address. | Affectionate address. |
| a cuore aperto | open-heart (surgery); openly Medical and figurative uses. | Medical and figurative uses. |
How to use cuore in real life
- 1Thanking someone warmly
Grazie di cuore per il tuo aiuto.
Thanks from the heart for your help.
Di cuore intensifies gratitude.
- 2Talking about health
Il dottore ascolta il cuore con lo stetoscopio.
The doctor listens to the heart with the stethoscope.
Il cuore as a body organ.
- 3Emotions
Ho il cuore leggero dopo la chiacchierata.
I have a light heart after the chat.
Figurative feeling in il cuore.
Mistakes English speakers make with cuore
Incorrect: La cuore batte forte.
Correct: Il cuore batte forte.
Cuore is masculine: il cuore.
Incorrect: Grazie dal cuore.
Correct: Grazie di cuore.
The set phrase is di cuore, not dal cuore.
Good to know
Cuore appears constantly in songs, cards, and thanks. Anatomical talk stays straightforward with il cuore, while di cuore marks sincerity without sounding exaggerated in ordinary Italian.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Buying a thank-you gift after a favour
ChatPal
Voglio ringraziarla di cuore, davvero.
I want to thank her from the heart, really.
You
Allora scegliamo una carta con un cuore sopra.
Then let's choose a card with a heart on it.
ChatPal
Sì. Scrivo: grazie di cuore per tutto.
Yes. I'll write: thanks from the heart for everything.
You
Perfetto. Un piccolo regalo scalda il cuore.
Perfect. A small gift warms the heart.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Heart" in Italian
Is cuore masculine?
Yes: il cuore. Plural i cuori, as on playing cards too.
What does grazie di cuore mean?
Thank you from the heart: a warm, sincere thanks.
How do I say heart attack?
Un attacco di cuore or infarto. Use careful language and seek real medical help when needed.
Does cuore mean sweetheart?
As a noun for the organ, no. As a pet name, cuore or cuore mio can address someone dear.
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