Mi dovrebbero torturare per farmelo dire.
They'd have to torture me to make me say it.
Context: To emphasize, you insist you'd need to be coerced to share the secret.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Mi
[mee]
me
Referring to oneself in objective cases.
Parlami.
Talk to me.
dovrebbero
[doh-VREH-bbe-roh]
should
Used to indicate a recommendation or obligation.
Dovresti saperlo.
You should know.
torturare
[torr-too-RAH-reh]
torture
Cause severe physical or mental suffering.
Non posso torturarti.
I can't torture you.
per
[pehr]
to
Used to indicate the purpose or intention.
Per vincere, devi giocare.
To win, you must play.
farmelo
[FARR-may-lo]
make me
Compel or oblige someone to do something.
Farmelo con gentilezza.
Make me do it kindly.
dire
[DEE-reh]
say
To convey information, declare, or pronounce.
Devo dire qualcosa.
I have to say something.
Phrase Parts
Mi dovrebbero torturare
Per farmelo dire
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