Ma allora tutti questi tesori che lei nasconde,
So all these treasures you're hiding...
Language note: A playful way to combine surprise with romantic intent.
Culture note: Such phrasing can be charmingly old-fashioned in modern Italian.
Context: The scene starts with a man charmingly teasing his female friend about secrets.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Ma
[mah]
But
Used to introduce a contrasting statement or question.
Ma cosa pensi?
But what do you think?
allora
[ah-lloh-rah]
then
Indicates something that logically follows or indicates timing.
Allora, partiamo presto.
Then, we leave early.
tutti
[toot-tee]
all
Refers to the entire quantity or extent of something.
Tutti i giorni avevo fretta.
Every day I was in a hurry.
questi
[kwes-tee]
these
Used to indicate specific things close to the speaker.
Questi libri sono miei.
These books are mine.
tesori
[teh-zoh-ree]
treasures
Valuable things, usually precious objects or money.
Tesori inestimabili sono stati trovati.
Priceless treasures have been found.
che
[keh]
that
Used to identify a specific thing or person.
Il libro che ho letto era interessante.
The book that I read was interesting.
lei
[lay]
she
Third person singular pronoun used for a female.
Lei canta meravigliosamente.
She sings beautifully.
nasconde
[nahs-kon-deh]
hides
To conceal or keep something secret.
Lui nasconde i suoi sentimenti.
He hides his feelings.
Phrase Parts
Ma allora
Tutti questi tesori
Che lei nasconde
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