Bedeutung
To judge someone or something positively.
Kultureller Hintergrund
The concept of 'La Bella Figura' means that making a good impression is a social duty. It involves dress, speech, and manners. In business contexts in Milan, a 'buona impressione' is often tied to efficiency and punctuality. A 'buona impressione' in the South is often linked to hospitality and warmth (calore umano). Decisions are often made based on the 'impressione' during a lunch or coffee, not just in the boardroom.
Use 'Ottima' for extra points
Italians love superlatives. Saying 'Ho avuto un'ottima impressione' sounds more natural and enthusiastic than just 'buona'.
Watch the Preposition
Always use 'di' for people. Using 'su' or 'per' is a common English-speaker mistake.
Bedeutung
To judge someone or something positively.
Use 'Ottima' for extra points
Italians love superlatives. Saying 'Ho avuto un'ottima impressione' sounds more natural and enthusiastic than just 'buona'.
Watch the Preposition
Always use 'di' for people. Using 'su' or 'per' is a common English-speaker mistake.
The 'First Look' Culture
In Italy, the first 30 seconds of a meeting are crucial for 'l'impressione'. Pay attention to your greeting!
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the missing words to complete the sentence.
Dopo il primo appuntamento, ho ______ una buona ______ di lei.
We use 'avuto' (past participle of avere) and 'impressione' (the noun).
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Choose the correct option:
'Impressione' is feminine, so it needs 'una buona'.
Match the Italian phrase with its English equivalent.
Match the pairs:
Avere = to have; Fare = to make; Trarre = to draw.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Com'è il nuovo ufficio? B: Molto bello, ______ una buona impressione.
'Ne' replaces 'dell'ufficio' and 'avuta' agrees with the feminine 'impressione'.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
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Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenDopo il primo appuntamento, ho ______ una buona ______ di lei.
We use 'avuto' (past participle of avere) and 'impressione' (the noun).
Choose the correct option:
'Impressione' is feminine, so it needs 'una buona'.
Ordne jedem Element links seinen Partner rechts zu:
Avere = to have; Fare = to make; Trarre = to draw.
A: Com'è il nuovo ufficio? B: Molto bello, ______ una buona impressione.
'Ne' replaces 'dell'ufficio' and 'avuta' agrees with the feminine 'impressione'.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenYes! You can have a 'buona impressione' of a car, a house, or a book.
It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your friends.
The opposite is 'avere una cattiva impressione' or 'avere una pessima impressione'.
Yes, 'impressione' is a countable noun in this context, so 'una' is required.
No, you must say 'Ho avuto UNA buona impressione'.
You can say 'Ho avuto una brutta impressione' or 'Non mi ha fatto una buona impressione'.
Yes, always. 'L'impressione', 'Le impressioni'.
Yes, 'ricevere una buona impressione' is correct but slightly more formal.
You can say 'Ho avuto l'impressione che fosse una brava persona' (I had the feeling he was a good person).
No, it's explicitly subjective. It's just how it 'felt' to you.
Verwandte Redewendungen
fare una buona impressione
contrastTo make a good impression on someone else.
avere un'ottima impressione
specialized formTo have an excellent impression.
fare bella figura
similarTo make a good showing/impression.
avere l'impressione che
similarTo have the feeling that...
