bei capelli
The English phrase "beautiful hair" is translated into Italian as bei capelli.
The phrase is used to describe hair that is pleasing to look at. In Italian, the word for hair is capelli.
How does it change in a sentence?
While the form belli capelli is grammatically possible, the truncated form bei capelli is the standard and most natural way to express this phrase. Additionally, when referring to hair as a collection of strands, Italian almost always uses the plural capelli.
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers often mistakenly use the singular capello bello to mean "beautiful hair." Instead, you should use the plural capelli to describe a head of hair.
Did you know?
- In Italian, capelli refers specifically to the hair on the head, while peli is used for all other body hair. Calling someone's body hair bei capelli would be a confusing mistake.
- To turn the phrase into a natural exclamation of admiration, Italians say che bei capelli! using a high-rising intonation.
- To describe hair as 'beautiful' in a way that means 'luxurious' or 'thick', Italians might use the word folti instead of bei. Bei capelli is a general compliment, but folti capelli specifically praises the volume.
Examples in context
- Ha dei bei capelli.You have beautiful hair.This sentence is useful for saying you have beautiful hair using bei capelli.Tatoeba #4596981 by Guybrush88, translation #2631825 by Joseph
- Ziri ha dei bei capelli.Ziri has beautiful hair.This sentence is useful for saying Ziri has beautiful hair using bei capelli.Tatoeba #14003778 by Guybrush88, translation #10213156 by Amastan
- Mary ha dei bei capelli.Mary has beautiful hair.This sentence is useful for saying Mary has beautiful hair using bei capelli.Tatoeba #14003817 by Guybrush88, translation #8583066 by CK
- Hai dei capelli lucidi e seducenti.You have shiny and seductive hair.
- Ammiro la tua magnifica chioma.I admire your magnificent mane.
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Example conversation
Lorenzo compliments Giulia on her new hairstyle at a cafe.
- GiuliaLorenzo, guardami!Lorenzo, look at me!
- LorenzoWow, Giulia, hai dei bei capelli!Wow, Giulia, you have beautiful hair!
- GiuliaGrazie, sono andata dal parrucchiere ieri.Thanks, I went to the hairdresser yesterday.
- LorenzoTi stanno davvero molto bene.They really suit you very well.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
