Translation of Italian word "simpatico" to English
simpatico
/simˈpa.ti.ko/
How to use
The Italian adjective 'simpatico' expresses 'nice, pleasant' (Likeable, pleasant, nice). It agrees in gender and number with the noun it modifies (e.g. taking endings -o/-a/-i/-e or -e/-i). The meaning of 'simpatico' shifts subtly depending on whether it precedes or follows the noun — pre-nominal position often adds a figurative or emphatic nuance.
🇬🇧 English
nice, pleasant
Example
Marco è un ragazzo molto simpatico ed estroverso.
Marco is a very nice and outgoing guy.
Abbiamo conosciuto una persona davvero simpatica in viaggio.
We met a really pleasant person on the trip.
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Common phrases
- un ragazzo simpatico— a nice boy
- Abbiamo conosciuto una persona davvero simpatica in viaggio.— We met a really pleasant person on the trip.
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The Italian word "simpatico" means "nice, pleasant" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Marco è un ragazzo molto simpatico ed estroverso." (which translates as "Marco is a very nice and outgoing guy.").
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