A1 — Beginneradjective
bello
beautiful, handsome, nice
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
attraenteaffascinantecarinomagnificosplendido
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
bruttoorribiledeformesgradevolerepellente
Usage note
'Bello' shortens to 'bel/bell'/bei/begli/belle' before nouns. 'Carino' is softer (pretty/cute). 'Magnifico' and 'splendido' are more emphatic.
Example
"Che bella giornata! Il sole splende e non c'è vento."
"What a beautiful day! The sun shines and there is no wind."
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