A1 — Beginneradjective
buono
good, kind, tasty
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
ottimoeccellentevalidogentilesquisito
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
cattivopessimomalvagioscarsodifettoso
Usage note
'Buono' shortens to 'buon' before masculine singular nouns. 'Ottimo' is the absolute superlative (excellent). 'Squisito' refers specifically to taste.
Example
"Questa pizza è davvero buona, complimenti al cuoco!"
"This pizza is really good, compliments to the chef!"
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