Italian · Emotions & Descriptions
"Nice (pleasant)" in Italian: simpatico/a
simpatico/a
Nice as in likeable in Italian is simpatico (m) / simpatica (f) (seem-PAH-tee-koh). It means pleasant company, not nice weather—that is bello.
After meeting someone
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How to pronounce simpatico/a
Say it
seem-PAH-tee-koh
/simˈpa.ti.ko/
Simpatico stresses PAH: seem-PAH-tee-koh. Simpatica is seem-PAH-tee-kah.
"Nice (pleasant)" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| simpatico | nice / likeable (m) Masculine singular. | Masculine singular. |
| simpatica | nice / likeable (f) Feminine singular. | Feminine singular. |
| simpatici / simpatiche | nice (plural) Agree with the people. | Agree with the people. |
| che simpatico! | how nice / what a likeable guy! Warm reaction. | Warm reaction. |
How to use simpatico/a in real life
- 1After meeting someone
Marco è davvero simpatico.
Marco is really nice.
Simpatico for a man.
- 2Describing a friend
Lei è simpatica e fa ridere tutti.
She's nice and makes everyone laugh.
Simpatica for a woman.
- 3Group of friends
I tuoi amici sono simpatici.
Your friends are nice.
Plural simpatici.
Mistakes English speakers make with simpatico/a
Incorrect: È nice.
Correct: È simpatico.
Use simpatico/a for likeable.
Incorrect: Una giornata simpatica for sunny weather.
Correct: Una bella giornata.
Weather uses bello, not simpatico.
Good to know
Simpatico is high praise for personality: friendly, fun, easy to be around. Nice food is buono; a nice view is bello. Learners who translate every nice as simpatico sound odd.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Talking about a new classmate
ChatPal
Com'è il ragazzo nuovo?
What's the new guy like?
You
È simpatico, parla con tutti.
He's nice, he talks to everyone.
ChatPal
Anche la sua amica sembra simpatica.
His friend seems nice too.
You
Sì. Sono entrambi simpatici.
Yes. They're both nice.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Nice (pleasant)" in Italian
Simpatico vs gentile?
Simpatico is likeable/fun; gentile is kind/polite.
Gender forms?
Simpatico, simpatica, simpatici, simpatiche.
Nice weather?
Bel tempo or una bella giornata—not simpatico.
Nice to meet you?
Piacere, not sono simpatico.
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