B1 Idiom Neutral

avere la memoria di ferro

to have a steel trap memory

Bedeutung

To have an excellent memory.

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Kultureller Hintergrund

Italians value memory as a sign of respect for history and tradition. In many Mediterranean cultures, oral storytelling is key, making good memory a social asset. In Italian universities, oral exams are common, making a 'memoria di ferro' a literal necessity. In business, remembering client details is seen as a sign of professionalism.

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Use it as a compliment

It's a great way to make someone feel good about their intelligence.

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Don't forget the article

Always say 'la memoria', not just 'memoria'.

Bedeutung

To have an excellent memory.

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Use it as a compliment

It's a great way to make someone feel good about their intelligence.

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Don't forget the article

Always say 'la memoria', not just 'memoria'.

Teste dich selbst

Complete the sentence with the correct phrase.

Non dimentica mai nulla, ha la ________ di ferro.

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: memoria

The idiom is 'avere la memoria di ferro'.

Which sentence is correct?

Choose the correct option.

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Ha la memoria di ferro.

The definite article 'la' is required.

🎉 Ergebnis: /2

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Aufgabensammlung

2 Aufgaben
Complete the sentence with the correct phrase. Fill Blank A1

Non dimentica mai nulla, ha la ________ di ferro.

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: memoria

The idiom is 'avere la memoria di ferro'.

Which sentence is correct? Choose B1

Choose the correct option.

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Ha la memoria di ferro.

The definite article 'la' is required.

🎉 Ergebnis: /2

Häufig gestellte Fragen

2 Fragen

No, it is only for humans.

It is neutral and fits most situations.

Verwandte Redewendungen

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Avere una memoria d'elefante

synonym

To have an elephant's memory

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Avere la testa tra le nuvole

contrast

To have one's head in the clouds

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