bellezza
/belˈlet.t͡sa/feminine
The Italian word for beauty is bellezza.
bellezza is a feminine noun used to refer to the quality of a pleasing appearance. While bellezza is the noun, you should use the adjectives bello for masculine nouns or bella for feminine nouns to describe something as beautiful.
Meaning: quality of pleasing appearance (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of bellezza is bellezze.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has three syllables, with the stress on the second syllable: /belˈlet.tsa/.
When do people say it?
You may hear the exclamation Che bellezza! which means "How beautiful!" This is a common way to express that something is wonderful or lovely, and it is not limited to describing physical appearance.
Did you know?
- In Italian, the adjective bello can be used as a 'filler' word to mean 'quite a bit' or 'considerably', such as ho aspettato bello a lungo for 'I waited a long time'.
- While bellezza means beauty, the expression che bellezza! can be used sarcastically to mean 'what a disaster!' or 'how wonderful!' in a mocking tone.
- The word bellezza is closely related to the English word 'belle', which refers to a fashionable or beautiful woman.
Examples in context
- È la tua bellezza.That is your beauty.This sentence shows how to possess the noun bellezza.Tatoeba #3570964 by Guybrush88, translation #3570954 by Ugr
- Che bellezza che è!What a beauty she is!This sentence uses bellezza as an exclamation about someone's beauty.Tatoeba #2842764 by Guybrush88, translation #2146037 by Maralula
- Non è una bellezza.She is no beauty.This sentence uses bellezza to state that someone is not a beauty.Tatoeba #11577615 by Guybrush88, translation #68262 by CM
- La bellezza di quella scultura è davvero affascinante.The beauty of that sculpture is truly fascinating.
- Quel vestito le conferisce una raffinatezza unica.That dress gives her a unique refinement.
- Quel tramonto è di una bellezza mozzafiato!That sunset is of breathtaking beauty!
- Che meraviglia di panorama abbiamo davanti!What a wonder of a view we have in front of us!
- Sono rimasto/a stupito dalla tua bellezza.I was amazed by your beauty.
- 161 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Matteo and Martina are visiting an art gallery.
- MatteoGuarda questa statua, Martina.Look at this statue, Martina.
- MartinaSì, la sua bellezza è mozzafiato.Yes, its beauty is breathtaking.
- MatteoHai ragione, è un capolavoro.You're right, it's a masterpiece.
- MartinaSono felice di essere venuta con te.I'm happy to have come with you.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “beauty” translations and entries bellezza, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bellezza, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
