Right! / Correct!
'Giusto' — JUS-to. The 'gi' sounds like 'j' in 'just'. Stress on the first syllable. Short and crisp.
Use to confirm something is correct or true — both in agreement with opinions and in confirming factual accuracy. Extremely versatile.
'Giusto' means 'right', 'correct', or 'just'. As a standalone agreement word, it's used constantly in Italian conversation. It can confirm facts ('giusto, è lunedì') or agree with opinions ('giusto, bisogna cambiare').
Corretto!
Correct!
'Corretto' — more formal, often used in academic or professional settings to confirm accuracy
Hai capito bene.
You understood correctly.
Confirms understanding rather than agreement — useful for checking comprehension
È proprio quello che intendevo.
That's exactly what I meant.
Confirms that their interpretation matches your intention — crucial for clarity
'Giusto?' used at the end of a sentence functions as a question tag in Italian — 'isn't it?', 'right?'. The expected response is 'giusto!' or 'esatto!'. This back-and-forth confirmation is central to Italian conversational rhythm.