eccellente
/et.t͡ʃelˈlɛn.te/
The English word 'excellent' is translated into Italian as eccellente. Wiktionary also lists eccezionale.
Meaning: of the highest quality (adj)
Ways to say it
| Italian | IPA |
|---|---|
| eccellente | /et.t͡ʃelˈlɛn.te/ |
| eccezionale | /et.t͡ʃet.t͡sjoˈna.le/ |
Both eccellente and eccezionale are used to describe something of the highest quality.
Which one should you use?
While eccellente is used to denote high quality, eccezionale often carries the specific nuance of being 'exceptional' or 'out of the ordinary'.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective eccellente is used for both masculine and feminine singular nouns. To agree with plural masculine or feminine nouns, change the ending to eccellenti.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 4 syllables, with the stress on the 3rd syllable: /et.tʃelˈlɛn.te/.
Did you know?
- The Italian word eccellenza is used as a formal title of address for high-ranking officials and ambassadors, similar to the English 'Your Excellency'.
- The word eccellente comes from the Latin excellō, which literally meant 'to rise above' or 'to tower over' others.
- In high-end Italian dining, a waiter might describe a dish as eccellente to the guest, but a guest would more commonly use ottimo or squisito to praise the food.
Examples in context
- La band è eccellente.The band is excellent.This sentence shows how to describe a band using eccellente.Tatoeba #4530833 by Guybrush88, translation #4494601 by CK
- È un vino eccellente.That's an excellent wine.This sentence shows how to describe a wine using eccellente.Tatoeba #5434853 by Guybrush88, translation #42313 by CK
- Il cibo è eccellente.The food is excellent.This sentence shows how to describe food using eccellente.Tatoeba #8644902 by Guybrush88, translation #8641309 by CarpeLanam
- Il tuo lavoro è eccellente!Your work is excellent!
- Il tuo livello di impegno è straordinario!Your level of commitment is excellent!
- Il film che abbiamo visto ieri sera era fantastico!The movie we saw last night was excellent!
- La tua cucina è meravigliosa!Your cooking is excellent!
- La vista dal balcone è magnifica!The view from the balcony is excellent!
- Il nostro viaggio in montagna è stato stupendo!Our mountain trip was excellent!
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Example conversation
Chiara and Matteo are discussing a movie they just watched.
- ChiaraTi è piaciuto il film?Did you like the movie?
- MatteoSì, la recitazione era eccellente.Yes, the acting was excellent.
- ChiaraSono d'accordo, era davvero bravo.I agree, he was really good.
- MatteoÈ stata un'esperienza eccellente.It was an excellent experience.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “excellent” translations and entries eccellente, eccezionale, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries eccellente, eccezionale, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
