[{"role": "user", "content": "I'm planning a trip to Italy soon and I want to be able to express my sympathy to locals who may be going through a difficult time - can you help me translate 'Times are tough' into Italian?"}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "That's a thoughtful gesture! The correct translation of 'Times are tough' in Italian is 'I tempi sono duri.' You can use this phrase to show empathy and understanding towards the locals who may be going through a challenging time."}]