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10 essential Italian phrases for giving compliments
Learn to make someone's day with these key Italian compliments.
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Expressing admiration and appreciation is a wonderful way to connect with people in any culture. In Italy, a well-placed compliment can go a long way in building rapport and showing genuine interest. Whether you're complimenting someone's outfit, their skills, or their personality, knowing a few key phrases will make you more confident and your interactions more meaningful.
What this lesson covers
Core Italian words for everyday conversation.
English meanings, pronunciation hints, and tap-to-hear audio.
A quick flashcard flow and quiz to make the words stick.
Start with these key words
Learn the first set, listen out loud, then move into the full list below.
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Practice quiz
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Sei bravissimo/a!
Full vocabulary list
Words 1–10
- Sei molto gentile.Say moh-toh jen-TEE-lay.You are very kind.
- Che bella persona!Kay BEL-lah per-SOH-nah!What a beautiful person!
- Mi piace molto.Mee PYAH-chay MOHL-toh.I like it a lot.
- Hai un ottimo gusto.Eye oon OHT-tee-moh GOOS-toh.You have excellent taste.
- Sei bravissimo/a!Say brah-VEES-see-moh / brah-VEES-see-mah!You are very good/skilled! (m/f)
- Che bel vestito!Kay bell ves-TEE-toh!What a beautiful dress/outfit!
- Hai fatto un ottimo lavoro.Eye FAHT-toh oon OHT-tee-moh loh-VOH-roh.You did an excellent job.
- Sei molto simpatico/a.Say MOHL-toh sim-PAH-tee-koh / sim-PAH-tee-kah.You are very likeable/nice. (m/f)
- È delizioso!Eh deh-leet-ZYOH-zoh!It's delicious!
- Che bella idea!Kay BEL-lah ee-DEH-ah!What a great idea!
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