è bellissimo
The English phrase "this is beautiful" is expressed in Italian as è bellissimo.
è bellissimo is used to express that something is very pleasing to the senses or the mind. You may encounter the slang expression Questa è una figata! to convey that something is "awesome!" in a colloquial context.
Did you know?
- The slang term figata used for 'awesome' comes from figa, which is a vulgar term for female genitalia. While common among youth, using it in formal settings can be seen as crude.
- The suffix -issimo in bellissimo is a superlative that can be used ironically. In some contexts, saying something is bellissimo with a specific tone can actually mean it is terribly ugly or absurd.
- The grave accent on è serves as a crucial visual marker. Without it, e means 'and', so omitting the accent completely changes the meaning of the sentence.
Examples in context
- Questo tramonto è bellissimo.This sunset is beautiful.
- Il tuo nuovo vestito è bellissimo.Your new dress is beautiful.
- Il panorama qui è bellissimo.The view here is beautiful.
Example conversation
Matteo and Chiara are looking at a painting in an art gallery.
- MatteoGuarda questo quadro, è bellissimo.Look at this painting, it is beautiful.
- ChiaraHai ragione, Matteo, è splendido.You are right, Matteo, it is splendid.
- MatteoMi piace molto il colore.I like the color a lot.
- ChiaraSì, è davvero incantevole.Yes, it is truly enchanting.
