Hi Maria, I'm italian and I like your accent when you speak italian, it sounds pretty calabrese or siciliano! I watch your videos to improve my english. I wish you a million of followers!
There is an Italian woman who owns a restaurant I have become friendly with. I was showing her my Fiat tattoo on my shoulder and in English she tells me it's beautiful. I try to move the conversation along and she says "did you just hear me? I said it's beautiful" (she is the one I say Salve Silvia to now). So of course she seems to be talking about me, personally. I don't entirely agree, but maybe she is used to people with my features, being Italian. In any case, I want to compliment her in return in Italian, but I want to be more subtle than referring to her as bella. Can I use buona instead, or what can I use? Thanks
Ciao Jordi! Buona isn't really used to compliment someone's appearance or personality in Italian. It’s more about describing something as “good” in quality or taste, like saying "buona idea" (good idea). Honestly, the use of bello/a is really common in Italian. You could say "Sei molto gentile" (you're very kind), or if you want to be more unique, you could say something like "Hai un sorriso che illumina la stanza" (You have a smile that lights up the room)!
What's your favorite Italian compliment?
My favorite….Hai un cuore d’oro
Hi Maria, I'm italian and I like your accent when you speak italian, it sounds pretty calabrese or siciliano! I watch your videos to improve my english. I wish you a million of followers!
Wow, thank you so much! 😊
Yes, please do a video on complimenting food. Grazie!
@@RogerRmjet Great idea! Anything specific? Names of food, how to order?
Very nice
Glad you like it!
There is an Italian woman who owns a restaurant I have become friendly with. I was showing her my Fiat tattoo on my shoulder and in English she tells me it's beautiful. I try to move the conversation along and she says "did you just hear me? I said it's beautiful" (she is the one I say Salve Silvia to now). So of course she seems to be talking about me, personally. I don't entirely agree, but maybe she is used to people with my features, being Italian. In any case, I want to compliment her in return in Italian, but I want to be more subtle than referring to her as bella. Can I use buona instead, or what can I use? Thanks
Ciao Jordi! Buona isn't really used to compliment someone's appearance or personality in Italian. It’s more about describing something as “good” in quality or taste, like saying "buona idea" (good idea). Honestly, the use of bello/a is really common in Italian. You could say "Sei molto gentile" (you're very kind), or if you want to be more unique, you could say something like "Hai un sorriso che illumina la stanza" (You have a smile that lights up the room)!