E anche se la strada è in salita
And even if the road is uphill
Language note: Watch how this combines physical and metaphorical language.
Culture note: Resilience in the face of hardship is a beloved theme in Italian narratives.
Context: Despite challenges, you stay determined.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
E
[eh]
And
Used to connect words of the same part of speech, clauses, or sentences that are to be taken jointly.
E sono felice di vederti.
And I am happy to see you.
anche
[AN-kay]
even
Used to emphasize something surprising or extreme.
Anche se non voglio, devo andare.
Even if I don't want to, I must go.
se
[seh]
if
Used to introduce a conditional clause.
Se vuoi, possiamo uscire.
If you want, we can go out.
la
[lah]
the
Definite article used before nouns.
La vista è splendida dalla cima.
The view is wonderful from the top.
strada
[STRAH-dah]
road
A wide way leading from one place to another, especially one with a specially prepared surface.
La strada è trafficata al mattino.
The road is busy in the morning.
è
[eh]
is
Third person singular present of be.
Il cielo è blu oggi.
The sky is blue today.
in
[een]
in
Expressing the situation of something that is or appears to be enclosed or surrounded by something else.
Il libro è in scaffale.
The book is on the shelf.
salita
[sah-LEE-tah]
uphill
In an ascending part of a roadway.
La strada è in salita vicino casa.
The road is uphill near home.
Phrase Parts
E anche se
La strada è in salita
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