CasualRoma/Lazionoun
bello/a
mate / buddy / babe (as greeting)
Literal Translation
"beautiful"
Formal Equivalent
caro/a, amico/a
Examples in Context
"Bella! Come stai?"
"Hey babe! How are you?"
"Bello, annamo a prendere un caffè?"
"Mate, shall we go grab a coffee?"
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Cultural Note
Romans use 'bello/a' the way Brits use 'mate.' It's an affectionate greeting between friends regardless of actual attractiveness. 'Bella!' among women is extremely common.
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