così buono
/koˈzi ˈbwɔ.no/word by word
The English phrase "so good" is translated into Italian as così buono.
così buono is used to describe something that has a very pleasant taste.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective must agree in gender and number with the noun it describes. Use così buona for feminine singular nouns like la pizza, così buoni for masculine plural items like i biscotti and così buone for feminine plural items like le mele.
How do you pronounce it?
/koˈzi ˈbwɔ.no/. The word has 4 syllables and the stress is on the 2nd syllable.
Did you know?
- In certain contexts, buono can refer to a voucher or a coupon, such as a buono sconto for a discount.
- In Italian, calling a person buono means they are kind, but calling them bravo means they are skilled or talented.
- The word così has a complex history involving 'ecco' (behold) and 'sì' (yes), essentially meaning 'behold, thus'.
Examples in context
- Non è così buono.That's not so good.This sentence is useful for expressing that something is not so good.Tatoeba #3869733 by Guybrush88, translation #2892046 by CK
- Questo è così buono.This is so good.This sentence is useful for saying that something is so good.Tatoeba #4020094 by Guybrush88, translation #3196397 by meric
- Non sembra così buono.It doesn't seem so good.Tatoeba #5890964 by Guybrush88, translation #4054423 by Eldad
- La vista da questa collina è superlativa!The view from this hill is outstanding!
- La tua canzone preferita è semplicemente stupenda!Your favorite song is simply stunning!
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Example conversation
Matteo and Chiara are eating dessert at a restaurant.
- MatteoAssaggia questo dolce, è così buono!Taste this dessert, it is so good!
- ChiaraHai ragione, è davvero delizioso.You are right, it is really delicious.
- MatteoVogliamo ordinarne un altro?Do we want to order another one?
- ChiaraSì, perché è così buono!Yes, because it is so good!
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (così, buono) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries buono, così, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
