sto benissimo
To say I am very good in Italian, say sto benissimo.
sto benissimo answers a question about how you are and means you feel very well.
What does it mean word for word?
benissimo is the superlative of bene, well, so it means extremely well.
Which one should you use?
sto bene is the standard way to say I am well, while sto benissimo adds emphasis. Sono forte! means I am good in the sense of being skilled.
What mistakes should you avoid?
Do not say sono molto buono to mean you feel well. It means I am a very good or kind person.
When do people say it?
It is polite to add thanks, as in Sto benissimo, grazie!
Did you know?
- While in English 'I am good' can refer to your character, in Italian saying sono buono sounds like you are describing your moral goodness or even your taste as a food product.
- To emphasize that you are feeling 'very good' in an energetic or spirited way, Italians might use the expression sono in forma, which literally means 'I am in shape'.
- While sto benissimo is the standard response, an Italian might reply sto a posto to mean they are 'all set' or 'fine' in a more situational sense.
Examples in context
- Grazie! Mi piace molto l'italiano. Sono molto bravo/a grazie alla pratica quotidiana.Thank you! I really like Italian. I am very good thanks to daily practice.
- Sto benissimo, grazie.I am very good, thank you.
- Oggi sto benissimo!Today I am feeling very well!
- Dopo la vacanza sto benissimo.After the vacation, I am feeling great.
Example conversation
Two friends meet at a cafe in the afternoon.
- MatteoCiao Martina, come stai?Hi Martina, how are you?
- MartinaSto benissimo, Matteo, e tu?I am very good, Matteo, and you?
- MatteoAnch'io sto molto bene.I am also doing very well.
- MartinaChe bello sentirlo!That's great to hear!
