molto bello
/ˈmol.to ˈbɛl.lo/word by word
In Italian, "very nice" can be expressed as molto bello.
The phrase molto bello is used to describe something that is visually appealing or pleasant. If you are talking about the taste of food or the quality of a service, you should use molto buono instead, as molto bello focuses on visual or general pleasantness.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of molto (very) and bello (beautiful/nice).
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective bello must agree in gender with the noun it describes. While molto bello is the masculine form, you must use molto bella for feminine nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ˈmol.to ˈbɛl.lo/. It has 4 syllables, with the stress on the 1st syllable.
Did you know?
- The word molto comes from the Latin multus, which originates from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'crumbled' or 'crumpled'.
- In certain regional dialects and informal speech, bello can be used as an intensifier to mean 'quite a lot' or 'really', such as in the phrase bello forte meaning 'really strong'.
- While molto bello describes a 'very nice' view, Italians often use the phrase che bello! as an exclamation meaning 'how wonderful!' or 'how great!', even if nothing is visually beautiful.
Examples in context
- È molto bello rivederti.It is very nice to see you again.This example shows how to use molto bello to express the pleasantness of seeing someone again.Tatoeba #7891776 by Guybrush88, translation #7765339 by sharris123
- Era uno show molto bello.It was a very nice show.This sentence uses molto bello to describe a show.Tatoeba #6929663 by Guybrush88, translation #3820845 by CK
- Il tuo vestito è molto bello.Your dress is very nice.This demonstrates using molto bello to describe a piece of clothing.Tatoeba #4504094 by Guybrush88, translation #17363 by CK
- Ho visitato il Museo del Louvre a Parigi, ed è molto bello!I visited the Louvre Museum in Paris, and it's very nice!
- La tua scelta di arredamento per l'ufficio è davvero elegante!Your choice of office décor is really elegant!
- Il ristorante che hai consigliato era estremamente gradevole. Grazie!The restaurant you recommended was extremely pleasant. Thank you!
- La tua nuova maglia è molto carina!Your new sweater is very nice!
- Il panorama dalla cima della montagna è stupendo!The view from the top of the mountain is stunning!
- Le tue foto del viaggio sono bellissime!Your travel photos are absolutely beautiful!
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Example conversation
Giulia and Francesco are looking at a photo in an art gallery.
- GiuliaGuarda questo quadro, è molto bello!Look at this painting, it is very nice!
- FrancescoHai ragione, Giulia, è splendido.You are right, Giulia, it is splendid.
- GiuliaMi piace molto lo stile.I really like the style.
- FrancescoAnche a me piace molto.I like it a lot too.
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (molto, bello) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bello, molto, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
