Italian Expression · Intermediate
tirare un sospiro di sollievo
to heave a sigh of relief
Pronunciation: ti-RAR-e un so-SPI-ro di sol-LYEH-vo
Meaning
To feel sudden comfort or relief after a period of anxiety or stress.
Example
Quando ho sentito che era al sicuro, ho tirato un sospiro di sollievo.
When I heard he was safe, I heaved a sigh of relief.
Practice tips
- Practice tirare un sospiro di sollievo out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Italian expression is for intermediate-level learners.