bellissimo tramonto
The English phrase "beautiful sunset" is translated into Italian as bellissimo tramonto.
bellissimo tramonto is used to describe a visually pleasing view of the sun disappearing below the horizon.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of bellissimo, which is the superlative form of bello (beautiful) and translates literally to "very beautiful" or "most beautiful" and tramonto, meaning "sunset".
How does it change in a sentence?
In the common construction un bellissimo tramonto, the adjective bellissimo precedes the noun tramonto.
Did you know?
- The word tramonto literally means 'beyond the mountains', reflecting how the sun disappears behind the peaks of the Italian landscape.
- If you are looking at a sunset that is particularly colorful, an Italian might call it un tramonto infuocato, which literally translates to a 'fiery sunset'.
- In many Italian dialects, such as Sicilian, the word for sunset is tracoḍḍu, which offers a completely different phonetic root than the standard Italian tramonto.
Examples in context
- Abbiamo goduto di un bellissimo tramonto nel parco.We enjoyed a beautiful sunset at the park.This sentence is useful for seeing how to use bellissimo tramonto in a complete thought.Tatoeba #13125031 by Nuel, translation #13125030 by Nuel
- Ho apprezzato moltissimo il tramonto incantevole che ho visto dalla terrazzaI greatly appreciated the enchanting sunset I saw from the terrace
- Tramonto stupendo che mi lascia senza parole!Stunning sunset that leaves me speechless!
- Guarda quel bellissimo tramonto oggi!Look at that beautiful sunset today!
- In vacanza abbiamo visto un bellissimo tramonto.On vacation, we saw a beautiful sunset.
Example conversation
A couple is sitting on a beach during the evening.
- AlessandroGiulia, guarda che bellissimo tramonto!Giulia, look at what a beautiful sunset!
- GiuliaHai ragione, Alessandro, è davvero stupendo.You are right, Alessandro, it is truly wonderful.
- AlessandroTi piace questo colore del cielo?Do you like this color of the sky?
- GiuliaSì, è molto rilassante.Yes, it is very relaxing.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bellissimo, tramonto, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
