sentire parlare

hear about; hear someone speak/talk

→ sentire

phrase Common #3,569

hear about; hear someone speak/talk Often used with di + topic to mean "hear about" something. Can also mean "hear someone speak/talk" when followed by a person or direct object. The exact meaning depends on context.

IT: Non voglio più sentire parlare del passato.

EN: I don’t want to hear about the past anymore.

Non ne voglio nemmeno sentire parlare.

I don't even want to hear about it.

Odio sentire parlare dei tuoi figli, dei tuoi nipoti e dei loro figli, va bene?

I hate hearing about your children, your grandchildren, and their children, okay?

— Eternity (2025)

Io voglio sentire parlare Tom.

I want to hear Tom speak.

Vorrebbe sentire parlare il pappagallo?

Would you like to hear the parrot speak?

Non voglio più sentire parlare del passato.

I don't want to hear about the past anymore.

— Fearless (2006)