La Vita è Bella (movie) — Courtship scene

Ma allora

But then

In Italian, 'ma' often introduces contrast or surprise.

Italians love to use gestures with phrases like 'ma allora' to emphasize surprise.

Tutti questi tesori

All these treasures

Notice the plural form 'tesori' for 'treasures'.

Referring to personal traits or qualities as 'tesori' shows affection.

Che lei nasconde

That she hides

'Lei' is formal 'you', used here romantically.

Using formal language in romance adds elegance.

Ma allora tutti questi tesori che lei nasconde,

So all these treasures you're hiding...

A playful way to combine surprise with romantic intent.

Such phrasing can be charmingly old-fashioned in modern Italian.

Questo scrigno

This chest

'Scrigno' refers to a literal or metaphorical box of wonders.

Italians often speak metaphorically in romance, like referring to a heart as a 'scrigno'.

C'è il sistema

There is a way

'Sistema' can mean 'method' or 'plan'.

Suggests a clever approach, valued in Italian culture.

Di aprirlo

To open it

'Aprirlo' uses an infinitive verb form with a pronoun.

The idea of 'unlocking' someone’s heart is a common romantic trope.

E farsi dire di sì

And get a yes

'Farsi' is a reflexive verb form, showing action back to oneself.

A 'sì' is often sought romantically, like securing a date.

Questo scrigno, c´é il sistema di aprirlo e farsi dire di sì?

There is a way to open this treasure chest and always get you to say yes!

Combines interactive questioning with the use of metaphor.

Romantic language often involves a blend of questions and flattery.