suona bene
To say that sounds good in Italian, say suona bene.
Use suona bene to react to an idea or plan someone suggests, or to say that music or a phrase sounds nice.
What does it mean word for word?
suona means it sounds, and bene means well, so it literally means it sounds well.
Did you know?
- If a plan sounds good because it is convenient, an Italian might say mi quadra, suggesting that the pieces of the plan fit together like a square.
- In some Italian regions, people might use ci sta instead of suona bene to agree with a plan, which literally means 'it stands there'.
- The verb suonare does not just mean to sound or play an instrument, but is also the standard word for a doorbell ringing.
Example conversation
Sofia and Francesco are deciding what to eat for dinner.
- SofiaAndiamo a mangiare una pizza stasera?Shall we go eat pizza tonight?
- FrancescoSì, suona bene, Francesco!Yes, that sounds good, Francesco!
- SofiaAllora ci vediamo alle otto.Then I'll see you at eight.
- FrancescoPerfetto, a dopo.Perfect, see you later.
