la bellezza di

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Italian[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Literally, the beauty of.

Phrase[edit]

la bellezza di

  1. (idiomatic) the entire quantity, duration, sum, etc. of
    ho la bellezza di 76 anni
    I've lived 76 whole years
    (literally, “I have the entire duration of 76 years”)
    ha pagato la bellezza di un millione
    he paid a good million for it
    (literally, “he paid the entire sum of one million”)

Usage notes[edit]

  • Used primarily for emphasis.