ti trovo brutto
The Italian phrase for "you look ugly" is ti trovo brutto.
This phrase is used to tell someone that they appear unattractive.
What does it mean word for word?
Literally, the phrase ti trovo brutto translates to "I find you ugly".
Which one should you use?
While ti trovo brutto implies a perception of how someone appears in a specific moment, the phrase sei brutto is a more permanent statement about their character or essence.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective must change to the feminine form brutta in the phrase ti trovo brutta if you are speaking to a woman.
Did you know?
- Calling someone brutto in a playful or ironic way among very close friends or romantic partners can sometimes be a term of endearment, similar to 'stinky' or 'silly'.
- The word brutto is a linguistic relative of the English word 'brute'. Both derive from the Latin brūtus, which originally meant 'heavy' or 'dull'.
- While brutto means 'ugly', adding the prefix bruttino makes it 'kind of ugly', which is often used as a polite euphemism to avoid being too harsh.
Examples in context
- Ti trovo brutto con quel taglio di capelli.I find you ugly with that haircut.
- Scusa, ma ti trovo brutto in questa foto.Sorry, but I find you ugly in this photo.
- Non piaceresti a nessuno, ti trovo brutto.Nobody would like you, I find you ugly.
Example conversation
A heated argument between a couple during a walk.
- ChiaraNon voglio uscire con te stasera.I don't want to go out with you tonight.
- MatteoPerché? Cosa ho che non va?Why? What is wrong with me?
- ChiaraSinceramente, ti trovo brutto con quel vestito.Honestly, I find you ugly in that outfit.
- MatteoSei davvero molto cattiva, Chiara.You are really mean, Chiara.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries brutto, ti, CC BY-SA 4.0.
