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well up in Italian

well up in Italian is sgorgare a fiotti, salire in petto.

well up in Italian

sgorgare a fiotti

verb

(intransitive) To gradually or steadily flow upwards or outwards so as to begin to fill or overflow something.

salire in petto

verb

(figurative, by extension, chiefly of an emotion) To accumulate within one, to the point of overwhelming one.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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What is "well up" in Italian?

"well up" in Italian is sgorgare a fiotti, salire in petto.

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Yes — Italian has 2 translations listed for "well up": sgorgare a fiotti, salire in petto.

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