Solo se diventassi scemo le direi che farei l'amore anche ora, davanti a casa, per tutta la vita.
I'd have to be crazy to tell you I'd even make love to you now... right here, for the rest of my life.
Language note: This sentence uses both conditional and subjunctive moods for sophistication.
Culture note: This exaggerated romantic style is a classic Italian trait.
Context: You use humor to lighten the mood, pretending you'd have to be out of your mind.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Solo
[soh-loh]
Only
Exclusively limited to a certain condition.
Solo se vuoi posso aiutarti.
Only if you want, I can help you.
se
[seh]
If
Used to introduce a condition.
Se fossi te, lo farei.
If I were you, I'd do it.
diventassi
[dee-ven-tahss-ee]
Would become
The conditional form of 'to become'.
Diventassi ricco, cambierei vita.
If I became rich, I would change my life.
scemo
[sheh-moh]
Fool
A foolish or silly person.
Solo se ero scemo avrei fatto quella scelta.
Only if I were a fool would I have made that choice.
le
[leh]
To her
Used to refer to the recipient of an action (female).
Le direi la verità.
I would tell her the truth.
direi
[dee-ray]
I would say
The conditional form of 'to say'.
Direi che è una buona idea.
I would say it is a good idea.
che
[keh]
That
Used to introduce a subordinate clause.
Che sia possibile, non lo so.
Whether it is possible, I do not know.
farei
[fah-ray]
I would do
The conditional form of 'to do'.
Farei qualsiasi cosa per te.
I would do anything for you.
l'amore
[lah-moh-reh]
Love
The act of expressing romantic affection.
Vorrei fare l'amore tutta la notte.
I would like to make love all night.
anche
[ahn-keh]
Also
In addition; too.
Vieni anche tu stasera?
Are you also coming tonight?
ora
[oh-rah]
Now
At the present moment.
Partiamo ora se vogliamo arrivare in tempo.
We leave now if we want to arrive on time.
davanti
[dah-vahn-tee]
In front of
Positioned directly before something.
La macchina è parcheggiata davanti alla scuola.
The car is parked in front of the school.
a
[ah]
To
Used to indicate direction or position.
Avvicinati a me.
Come closer to me.
casa
[kah-sah]
House
A building for human habitation.
Mi sento a casa qui.
I feel at home here.
per
[per]
For
Indicates the purpose or reason.
Sto studiano per passare l'esame.
I am studying to pass the exam.
tutta
[too-tah]
All
Refers to the whole quantity.
Tutta la famiglia sarà lì.
The whole family will be there.
la
[lah]
The
Definite article.
La strada è libera.
The road is clear.
vita
[vee-tah]
Life
The existence and experiences of an individual.
Il film ha cambiato la mia vita.
The movie changed my life.
Phrase Parts
Solo se diventassi scemo
Le direi
Che farei l'amore anche ora
Davanti a casa
Per tutta la vita
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