Dama serca
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What it means
“The lady of one’s heart.” A man’s beloved, the woman he is devoted to — used in a romantic, slightly old-fashioned or chivalric sense.
Vocabulary
- dama — lady
- serce — heart
- serca — of the heart (genitive)
Grammar note
'Serca' is genitive of 'serce' — genitive of possession/characteristic.
Cultural context
A romantic, courtly expression. Still used today, often with a touch of irony or affection.
Intermediate
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