splendida notizia
The Italian phrase for great news is splendida notizia.
You use this expression to describe information that is very positive or exciting.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the adjective splendida (splendid/wonderful) and the noun notizia (news).
Which one should you use?
splendida notizia carries a stronger emotional weight of being 'wonderful' or 'splendid' compared to the more neutral bella notizia, which means 'good news'.
How does it change in a sentence?
If you are referring to multiple pieces of news, you must change the adjective and noun to their plural forms: splendide notizie.
Did you know?
- If you want to say 'the news is great' regarding a specific event, you might use the verb 'essere' with 'notizia', but for general excitement, Italians might say Che bomba! which literally means 'What a bomb!'
- The word notizia shares a common root with the English word 'notice', as both derive from the Latin 'notitia', meaning 'knowledge' or 'recognition'.
- The word splendida comes from the Latin root for 'shining'. Using it to describe news literally suggests that the information is so positive that it radiates light.
Examples in context
- Che splendida notizia! Ho finalmente trovato lavoro!What great news! I finally found a job!
- È una splendida notizia!It's great news!
- Ho ricevuto una splendida notizia oggi.I received great news today.
- Che splendida notizia per tutti voi!What great news for all of you!
Example conversation
Alessandro tells Chiara that he finally got the job he wanted.
- AlessandroChiara, ho ottenuto il posto di lavoro!Chiara, I got the job!
- ChiaraDavvero? È una splendida notizia, Alessandro!Really? That's great news, Alessandro!
- AlessandroSì, sono davvero felice.Yes, I am really happy.
- ChiaraDobbiamo festeggiare!We must celebrate!
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries notizia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
