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sangue
blood
The word 'sangue' is used in Italian to refer to blood, the red liquid that circulates in the body of humans and other animals. It is used in the same way as in English, for example, 'Ho perso molto sangue' (I lost a lot of blood).
Example sentences using: sangue
Hai il sangue freddo.
You have cold blood.
This phrase is commonly used to refer to someone who keeps calm under pressure or doesn't show their emotions.
Ho perso troppo sangue.
I have lost too much blood.
This sentence could be used in a situation where an individual is physically wounded and has lost a large amount of blood.
Il sangue e' piu' denso dell'acqua.
Blood is thicker than water.
This popular saying implies that family ties are stronger and more important than ties of any other kind.