buon gusto
/ˈbwɔn ˈɡus.to/word by word
The phrase "good taste" in Italian is buon gusto.
You can specify a particular area of taste, such as fashion or art, by using the phrase buon gusto in fatto di… If you want to describe a specific object as being "of good taste" (for example, a tasteful gift), use the prepositional phrase di buon gusto.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the adjective buon (good) and the noun gusto (taste).
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective buono is truncated to buon because it precedes a masculine noun starting with a consonant.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ˈbwɔn ˈɡus.to/. It has 3 syllables, and the stress is on the 1st syllable.
Did you know?
- In Italian, you can describe someone as di cattivo gusto (of bad taste), but you will often hear the word kitsch used to describe a specific kind of loud or gaudy bad taste.
- The word gusto can be used in the phrase a tutto gusto to mean something is done with full enthusiasm or intensity, rather than referring to a flavor.
- Using di buon gusto to describe a person's style is common, but describing a person themselves as di buon gusto can sometimes sound as if you are describing their upbringing or character rather than just their clothes.
Examples in context
- Tom ha buon gusto.Tom has good taste.This sentence is useful for stating that someone possesses buon gusto.Tatoeba #5105782 by Guybrush88, translation #5105764 by CK
- Ho sempre pensato che avessi buon gusto in fatto di donne.I've always thought you had good taste in women.This sentence shows how to use buon gusto to specify a particular area of interest, such as women.Tatoeba #11815375 by Nuel, translation #11815374 by Nuel
- Signora Rossi, lei ha un gusto sopraffino nella decorazione di interni. Complimenti!Mrs. Rossi, you have exquisite taste in interior decoration. Congratulations!
- Giulia, hai un gusto raffinato per il cinema. Scegli sempre i film migliori!Giulia, you have refined taste in movies. You always choose the best films!
- 3 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Alessandro and Martina are looking at interior design magazines.
- AlessandroGuarda questo arredamento, è di buon gusto.Look at this decor, it is of good taste.
- MartinaSì, lo trovo molto elegante.Yes, I find it very elegant.
- AlessandroAnche tu hai sempre avuto buon gusto.You have always had good taste too.
- MartinaGrazie, Alessandro, sei molto gentile.Thank you, Alessandro, you are very kind.
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (buon, gusto) and can differ in connected speech.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
