How to Say ‘Look upwards’ in Italian
Sguardo in alto
Sgwa-ROH een AHL-toh
[Sgwa-ROH een AHL-toh]
💬 Usage Tip: 'Sguardo' can mean both 'look' and 'gaze', implying intention or attention.
🇮🇹 In Italy: Looking upwards can symbolize aspiration or hope, common in lyrical themes.
Phrase Breakdown
Sguardo
[Sgwa-ROH]
look
Direct one's gaze in a specified direction.
Ho dato uno sguardo veloce al cielo.
I took a quick look at the sky.
in
[een]
up
Towards a higher place or position.
Ho guardato in alto per vedere le stelle.
I looked up to see the stars.
alto
[AHL-toh]
high
A great vertical extent.
Il pallone è andato in alto nel cielo.
The ball went high into the sky.
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