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How to Say ‘Yes, but it only applies inside the Aurelian Walls.’ in Italian

Sì, ma vale solo dentro le Mura Aureliane.

see ma VAH-leh SOH-loh DEN-troh Leh MOO-rah ow-reh-LYAH-neh

[see ma VAH-leh SOH-loh DEN-troh Leh MOO-rah ow-reh-LYAH-neh]

Phrase Breakdown

Sì, ma vale solo dentro

see ma VAH-leh SOH-loh DEN-troh

Yes, but it's only valid inside

'Ma' (but) introduces a limit. Pause briefly after 'Sì'.

Example

Sì, ma vale solo per oggi.

Yes, but it's only valid for today.

Words in this phrase

Sì

[see]

yes

A simple affirmative answer, useful in conversation and interviews.

Example

Rispondo "Sì" quando mi chiedono se mi interessa la cultura aziendale.

I answer "Yes" when they ask me if I am interested in the company culture.

[ma]

But

Used to indicate contrast or exception in a statement.

Example

Vorrei prendere il treno, ma è troppo tardi.

I would like to take the train, but it's too late.

vale

[VAH-leh]

applies / is valid

From valere; here means 'is valid'.

Example

Il biglietto vale un giorno.

The ticket is valid for one day.

solo

[SOH-loh]

only; just

An adverb meaning only or just.

Example

Il menu include solo i piatti principali.

The menu includes only the main dishes.

dentro

[DEN-troh]

inside

Adverb meaning into the house or indoors.

Example

Dentro in Vieni dentro indica di entrare in casa.

Dentro in Come inside indicates entering the house.

le Mura Aureliane.

Leh MOO-rah ow-reh-LYAH-neh

the Aurelian Walls

Keep the article together with the noun. Say au-re-LYA-ne.

Example

Siamo vicino alle Mura Aureliane.

We're near the Aurelian Walls.

Words in this phrase

[Leh]

The (feminine plural)

Definite article used for feminine plural nouns.

Example

Le mele costano tre euro al chilo.

The apples cost three euros per kilo.

Mura

[MOO-rah]

walls

Plural of muro for city walls.

Example

Le mura della città sono antiche.

The city walls are ancient.

Aureliane

[ow-reh-LYAH-neh]

Aurelian

Named after Emperor Aurelian; Rome's ancient walls.

Example

Le Mura Aureliane circondano Roma.

The Aurelian Walls surround Rome.

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