assolutamente bellissimo
The English phrase 'absolutely beautiful' is translated into Italian as assolutamente bellissimo.
This phrase is used to describe something that is extremely attractive or pleasing to look at.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the adverb assolutamente (absolutely) and the adjective bellissimo (very beautiful/extremely beautiful). The word bellissimo is the absolute superlative form of bello, which inherently carries the meaning of 'extremely' or 'very' beautiful.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective must agree in gender and number with the noun it describes. Use assolutamente bellissima for feminine nouns, assolutamente bellissimi for masculine plural nouns and assolutamente bellissime for feminine plural nouns.
Did you know?
- In Italy, it is common to use bellissimo to describe an experience, a movie, or a song, even if there is nothing visual to look at.
- The word assolutamente comes from the Latin 'absolutus', meaning 'unbound' or 'freed from', implying the beauty is not constrained by anything.
- Because bellissimo already means 'extremely beautiful', adding assolutamente can sometimes feel redundant to a native speaker, much like saying 'extremely extremely beautiful' in English.
Examples in context
- Ho visitato il Palazzo Reale di Caserta ieri, ed è assolutamente splendido!I visited the Royal Palace of Caserta yesterday, and it is absolutely splendid!
- Hai visto quel tramonto? È veramente bellissimo!Did you see that sunset? It's truly beautiful!
- Questo tramonto è assolutamente bellissimo.This sunset is absolutely beautiful.
- Hai visto quel quadro? È assolutamente bellissimo.Did you see that painting? It is absolutely beautiful.
- Il tuo nuovo giardino è assolutamente bellissimo.Your new garden is absolutely beautiful.
Example conversation
Chiara and Alessandro are visiting a museum.
- ChiaraGuarda questo marmo, Alessandro!Look at this marble, Alessandro!
- AlessandroSì, è assolutamente bellissimo.Yes, it is absolutely beautiful.
- ChiaraMi piace molto il colore.I really like the color.
- AlessandroHai ragione, è perfetto.You are right, it is perfect.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries assolutamente, bellissimo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
