bell'uomo
The Italian phrase for "handsome man" is bell'uomo.
bell'uomo is used to describe a man who is physically attractive.
Which one should you use?
While bell'uomo is a common way to describe a handsome man, placing the adjective after the noun as un uomo bello can sometimes shift the emphasis to the quality of beauty itself rather than being a fixed descriptive phrase.
Did you know?
- While bell'uomo is the standard term, Italians often use un bel pezzo di uomo to describe a man who is not just handsome, but rugged and physically imposing.
- If a man is exceptionally handsome, an Italian might say he is un adone, referring to the Greek god Adonis, which is a common cultural shorthand in Italy.
- While bell'uomo focuses on appearance, calling a man un bel ragazzo might imply he is a 'good boy' or a 'nice guy' depending on the context and tone.
Examples in context
- Tom è un bell'uomo.Tom is a handsome man.Tatoeba #2611928 by Guybrush88, translation #1025172 by CK
- Lui era un bell'uomo.He was a handsome man.Tatoeba #2797040 by Guybrush88, translation #2797038 by CM
- Quel signore è molto attraente.That gentleman is very handsome.
- Guarda quel bel ragazzo là!Look at that handsome guy over there!
- Ciao, belloccio!Hi, handsome!
- Quell'attore è un bell'uomo.That actor is a handsome man.
- 4 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Giulia and Francesco are looking at a photo of a movie star.
- GiuliaGuarda questo attore, è un bell'uomo.Look at this actor, he is a handsome man.
- FrancescoSì, ha un sorriso molto bello.Yes, he has a very beautiful smile.
- GiuliaAnche i suoi occhi sono fantastici.His eyes are fantastic too.
- FrancescoConcordo, è davvero affascinante.I agree, he is really charming.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
