bello

/ˈbɛl.lo/
adjectiveBeginner
informal

Beautiful, handsome, or attractive

Che bel cane!

What a beautiful dog!

È un ragazzo molto bello.

He is a very handsome boy.

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Used to describe people, objects, or places that are aesthetically pleasing.

informal

Good, nice, or pleasant

Che bella giornata!

What a nice day!

Abbiamo passato una bella serata.

We had a pleasant evening.

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Can also be used to describe positive experiences or situations.

Collocations

bello da vedereworth seeingbello e buonohandsome and goodbello come il soleas beautiful as the sun

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Related Phrases

bello di mammaidiom
mom's favorite (often used sarcastically)

💡Pro Tip

Gender Agreement

Remember to adjust the ending of 'bello' to match the gender and number of the noun it describes (e.g., 'bella' for feminine singular, 'belli' for masculine plural).

Gold Rule

Common Usage

'Bello' is one of the most frequently used adjectives in Italian and can describe both physical beauty and positive qualities.

📖Word Origin

From Latin 'bellus', a diminutive of 'bonus' (good).

📝Usage Notes

The feminine form is 'bella', and the plural forms are 'belli' (masculine) and 'belle' (feminine).

Word Breakdown

bell-
beautiful, good
root
+
-o
masculine singular ending
suffix
Dizionario Italiano-Inglese