Sei un'ispirazione.
You are an inspiration.
Language note: The Italian word 'ispirazione' is quite similar to its English counterpart.
Culture note: Italians admire people who motivate others and show great personal qualities.
Context: Bruno describes how he overcame challenges in his career, inspiring Anna.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Sei
[say]
You are
Used to identify someone or something.
Sei un'ispirazione per tutti quelli che incontri.
You are an inspiration to everyone you meet.
un'
[oon]
an
Used before words starting with a vowel sound.
Ho un'idea fantastica!
I have a fantastic idea!
ispirazione
[ee-spee-rah-tsee-oh-neh]
inspiration
Someone or something that gives you ideas for doing something.
La tua storia è davvero un'ispirazione.
Your story is truly an inspiration.
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