belle sorelle
The English phrase "beautiful sisters" is translated into Italian as belle sorelle.
This phrase is used to describe sisters who are physically attractive.
Which one should you use?
While belle sorelle is the plural form for "beautiful sisters", you may use bella sorella when referring to a single "beautiful sister". To express the idea of "very beautiful sisters", the superlative form bellissime sorelle is used.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective belle (beautiful) must agree in both gender and number with the feminine plural noun sorelle (sisters).
Did you know?
- In Italian, the word bella is often used in the phrase bella figura, which describes the social art of making a good impression through dress and behavior.
- In certain regional dialects, calling someone bella can be used ironically to suggest they are being stubborn or 'quite something'.
- In Italian, the word sorelle can also refer to the members of a religious order, such as 'nuns', regardless of their physical appearance.
Examples in context
- Le tue sorelle sono belle come un tramonto.Your sisters are as beautiful as a sunset.
- Vorrei presentarvi due splendide sorelle.I would like to introduce you to two beautiful sisters.
- Le belle sorelle cantano.The beautiful sisters sing.
- Le tue belle sorelle sono venute a cena.Your beautiful sisters came to dinner.
- Ho visto le tue belle sorelle al parco.I saw your beautiful sisters at the park.
Example conversation
Giulia shows a photo of her siblings to Lorenzo.
- GiuliaGuarda, queste sono mie sorelle.Look, these are my sisters.
- LorenzoMa sono proprio due belle sorelle!But they are truly two beautiful sisters!
- GiuliaGrazie, Lorenzo, sei molto gentile.Thank you, Lorenzo, you are very kind.
- LorenzoDico solo la verità.I am just telling the truth.
