bella luna
/ˈbɛl.la ˈlu.na/word by word
The Italian phrase for "beautiful moon" is bella luna.
bella luna is a phrase used to describe the moon as being visually pleasing.
How does it change in a sentence?
In the phrase bella luna, both the adjective bella and the noun luna are feminine in gender.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ˈbɛl.la ˈlu.na/. It has 4 syllables, and the stress is on the 1st syllable.
What mistakes should you avoid?
Avoid using the masculine form bello luna. Because luna is a feminine noun, you must use the feminine adjective bella to match it.
Did you know?
- The word luna is the root for the English word 'lunatic'. This comes from the ancient belief that the phases of the moon caused temporary insanity.
- In Italian, talking about the moon can lead to the phrase essere in luna, which means to be daydreaming or distracted.
- While bella means 'beautiful', it is also used in the common expression bella figura, which refers to maintaining a positive public image and social grace.
Examples in context
- La bella luna splende.The beautiful moon shines.This sentence is useful for describing the moon shining.Tatoeba #13877511 by Guybrush88, translation #12580307 by omerfarukckmk
- Che bella luna!What a beautiful moon!This sentence is useful for exclaiming about the beauty of the moon.Tatoeba #13530555 by Guybrush88, translation #12211759 by sundown
- Guarda che bella luna!Look, what a beautiful moon!This sentence is useful for drawing attention to the beauty of the moon.Tatoeba #5441992 by Adelpa, translation #5441998 by Adelpa
Example conversation
A couple is sitting on a balcony at night.
- FrancescoSì, è una bella luna stasera.Yes, it is a beautiful moon tonight.
- SofiaMi piace molto la sua luce.I really like its light.
- FrancescoQuesta bella luna illumina tutto il giardino.This beautiful moon illuminates the whole garden.
- SofiaÈ un momento davvero magico.It is a truly magical moment.
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (bella, luna) and can differ in connected speech.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
