buonissimo
In Italian, 'really good' is translated as buonissimo.
buonissimo is used to describe something that is of a very high quality, most often specifically to describe food that tastes very delicious.
What does it mean word for word?
The word is an absolute superlative.
Which one should you use?
While buono means 'good', buonissimo is used to express a much higher degree of quality, such as 'really good' or 'delicious'.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form changes its ending to match the gender and number of the noun being described: use buonissimo for masculine singular, buonissima for feminine singular, buonissimi for masculine plural and buonissime for feminine plural.
Did you know?
- When Italians describe a meal as buonissimo, they often accompany the word with a gesture of kissing their own fingertips and releasing them.
- While buonissimo is standard, Italians often use da sballo to describe something 'really good' in a way that suggests it is mind-blowing or intoxicating.
- The word buono shares a root with the English word 'bonus', as both derive from the Latin 'bonus' meaning 'good'.
Examples in context
- Questo piatto è bellissimo!This dish is really good!
- È fantastico!It's really good!
- La tua prestazione è eccezionale!Your performance is really good!
- È semplicemente stupendo!It's simply really good!
- La cucina è eccellente!The cuisine is really good!
- Hai preparato un piatto squisito!You've made a really good dish!
- È un posto meraviglioso!It is a really good place!
- Hai fatto un lavoro superbo!You've done a really good job!
- Questo gelato è buonissimo.This ice cream is really good.
- Il dolce della nonna è buonissimo.Grandma's dessert is really good.
- Il risotto ai funghi è buonissimo.The mushroom risotto is really good.
Example conversation
Giulia and Matteo are eating dinner at a restaurant.
- GiuliaProva questa pasta, è buonissima!Try this pasta, it's really good!
- MatteoHai ragione, è davvero squisita.You're right, it's truly delicious.
- GiuliaAnche il pane è buonissimo.The bread is really good too.
- MatteoSì, tutto qui è fantastico.Yes, everything here is fantastic.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries buonissimo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
