This is the 834th most frequent Italian word.
colpi
"Colpi" in English means "blows," "hits," or "strikes."
In this sentence, 'colpi' refers to physical knocks or sounds made on a surface.
Ho sentito colpi alla porta durante la notte.
I heard knocks on the door during the night.
Here, 'colpi' metaphorically represents events or surprises that significantly affect the story.
I colpi di scena in quel film erano davvero sorprendenti.
The plot twists in that movie were truly surprising.
In this context, 'colpi' symbolizes challenges or hardships that one faces in life.