buon vino
/ˈbwɔn ˈvi.no/word by word
The English phrase "good wine" is translated into Italian as buon vino.
buon vino is used to describe wine that is of high quality or tastes pleasant.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally translates to "good wine".
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ˈbwɔn ˈvi.no/. The word has 3 syllables and the stress is on the 1st syllable.
Did you know?
- Italian law strictly regulates the use of descriptors for buon vino through the DOC and DOCG systems, meaning certain quality claims cannot be made unless the wine meets legal standards.
- While buon vino describes the quality, Italians often use the term vino sfuso for bulk wine sold in jugs, which is traditionally viewed as the opposite of a curated buon vino.
- The word vino shares a common ancestor with the Greek word oínos, which is the root of the English word 'oenology', the study of wine.
Examples in context
- È un buon vino.It's a good wine.This sentence is useful for identifying that something is a buon vino.Tatoeba #12822653 by Guybrush88, translation #11931538 by LdjuherTaqvaylit
- Questo è buon vino.This is good wine.This sentence is useful for stating that this is buon vino.Tatoeba #14020605 by Guybrush88, translation #13903344 by frpzzd
- Questo è un buon vino.This is a good wine.Tatoeba #7018659 by Guybrush88, translation #6357405 by CK
- Grazie per avermi fatto assaggiare questo buon vino. Sono rimasto colpito dal suo sapore equilibrato.Thank you for letting me taste this good wine. I was impressed by its balanced flavor.
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Example conversation
Matteo and Chiara are at a restaurant in Tuscany.
- MatteoCerchiamo un buon vino rosso?Are we looking for a good red wine?
- ChiaraSì, preferisco un buon vino locale.Yes, I prefer a good local wine.
- MatteoIl cameriere ha suggerito questo.The waiter suggested this one.
- ChiaraOttima idea, prendiamolo.Great idea, let's get it.
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (buon, vino) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries vino, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
