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PhrasesHiking in ItalyChe vista meravigliosa!
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Che vista meravigliosa!

What a wonderful view!

Pronunciation

Meravigliosa: meh-rah-vee-LYOH-sah. The gli sound is like 'ly' in 'million'.

When to use it

Use at any scenic viewpoint, summit, or panoramic spot. It's a natural conversation starter with other hikers and a great way to bond over shared appreciation.

What it means

Che + noun/adjective is an exclamation structure meaning 'What a...!'. Vista means view, and meravigliosa means wonderful or marvellous. This simple phrase will earn you smiles from any Italian.

Variations

Che panorama incredibile!

What an incredible panorama!

Panorama is the same in Italian — stress on the last syllable.

Non ho mai visto niente di così bello.

I've never seen anything so beautiful.

More emphatic, use for truly exceptional moments.

Si vede benissimo oggi!

Visibility is excellent today!

Comment on clear weather conditions.

Mini Dialogue

— Che vista meravigliosa! Si vedono le Dolomiti! — Sì, con questo tempo limpido si vede fino al Brennero. — Sono senza parole. È la prima volta che vengo qui. — Tornerà sicuramente!

— What a wonderful view! You can see the Dolomites! — Yes, in this clear weather you can see all the way to the Brenner Pass. — I'm speechless. It's my first time here. — You'll definitely come back!

Cultural Note

Italians have a word, belvedere, specifically for a viewpoint or scenic overlook — it literally means 'beautiful sight'. Many Italian hilltop villages have a dedicated Belvedere spot that locals consider a point of civic pride.