Bella
feminine, everyday
To a woman say Bella, or in a full sentence Sei bellissima, "you are very beautiful". Sei stupenda means "you look stunning".
Meaning: compliment on looks (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Italian | Note |
|---|---|
| Bella | feminine, everyday |
| Sei bellissima | feminine, strong |
| Sei stupenda | feminine, warm |
Bella is the feminine form, so it is right for a woman or a girl. Bellissima is the superlative and means "very beautiful".
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective must match the gender. For a man the forms are bello and bellissimo.
When do people say it?
Italians use Che bella! as a quick exclamation, even about things such as a dress or a city.
Did you know?
- Bella ciao is a famous Italian folk song, and its first word is the same feminine bella.
Examples in context
- Sei bellissima stasera.You are very beautiful tonight.
- Che bella sei!How beautiful you are!
- Sei stupenda con quel vestito.You look stunning in that dress.
Example conversation
Marco compliments his wife Laura before they go to dinner.
- MarcoLaura, sei bellissima.Laura, you are very beautiful.
- LauraGrazie, amore.Thank you, love.
- MarcoAndiamo?Shall we go?
