How to Say “Magnificent” in Italian

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magnifico
/maɲˈɲi.fi.ko/
The Italian word for magnificent is magnifico.
The word is used to describe something that is grand, elegant or splendid in appearance.
Meaning: grand, elegant or splendid in appearance (adj)

How does it change in a sentence?

The form of the word changes based on the gender and number of the noun it describes. Use magnifico for masculine singular nouns, magnifica for feminine singular nouns, magnifici for masculine plural nouns and magnifiche for feminine plural nouns.

How do you pronounce it?

The word has 4 syllables, with the stress on the 2nd syllable. The IPA is /maɲˈɲi.fi.ko/.

Did you know?

  • In a sarcastic tone, magnifico is frequently used to describe a disaster, such as a missed train or a spilled drink, meaning 'Just great'.
  • In the Renaissance, Il Magnifico was the specific nickname of Lorenzo de' Medici, the ruler of Florence who shaped the city's Golden Age.
  • Italians may pair magnifico with a hand gesture involving the fingertips touching and waving to emphasize the sheer quality of something.

Examples in context

  • Questo paesaggio è magnifico.
    This scenery is magnificent.
    This sentence shows how to use magnifico to describe scenery.
    Tatoeba #935802 by Guybrush88, translation #36055 by CK
  • Il museo Rodin a Parigi è magnifico.
    The Rodin museum in Paris is magnificent.
    This sentence uses magnifico to describe a museum.
    Tatoeba #3259501 by Guybrush88, translation #3259477 by ddnktr
  • Il matrimonio regale è stato un evento magnifico.
    The royal wedding was a magnificent occasion.
    This sentence demonstrates how to use magnifico to describe an event.
    Tatoeba #621085 by Guybrush88, translation #49458 by CM
  • Il palazzo maestoso
    The magnificent palace
  • La vista stupenda
    The magnificent view
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Example conversation

Sofia and Francesco are looking at a view from a balcony.

  1. Sofia

    Guarda che panorama magnifico!
    Look at that magnificent view!
  2. Francesco

    Sì, è davvero splendido.
    Yes, it is truly splendid.
  3. Sofia

    Sei un uomo di ottimo gusto, Francesco.
    You are a man of excellent taste, Francesco.
  4. Francesco

    Grazie, Sofia, sei molto gentile.
    Thank you, Sofia, you are very kind.

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