la bellezza di

Italian

Etymology

Literally, “the beauty of”.

Phrase

la bellezza di

1. (idiomatic) the entire quantity, duration, sum, etc. of

   ho la bellezza di 76 anni

   I've lived 76 whole years

   (literally, “I have the entire duration of 76 years”)

   ha pagato la bellezza di un millione

   he paid a good million for it

   (literally, “he paid the entire sum of one million”)

Usage notes

• Used primarily for emphasis.