Significado
Being healthy or looking good.
Contexto cultural
The concept of 'Bella Figura' means that 'stare bene' (looking good) is a social obligation. It shows you care about the people you are with. Health inquiries are very detailed. 'Stare bene' is often followed by a long list of why or why not, reflecting a culture of sharing and community. In Milan, 'stare bene' is the ultimate compliment for a designer's work. It implies the garment has found its perfect 'stare' (posture) on the body. The phrase 'stare bene insieme' is the benchmark for a successful friendship or relationship. It's more important than 'loving' someone in the early stages.
The 'How are you' rule
Always answer 'Sto bene', never 'Sono bene'.
Watch the pronouns
When talking about clothes, remember 'mi sta bene', 'ti sta bene', etc.
Significado
Being healthy or looking good.
The 'How are you' rule
Always answer 'Sto bene', never 'Sono bene'.
Watch the pronouns
When talking about clothes, remember 'mi sta bene', 'ti sta bene', etc.
Sarcasm alert
If someone says 'Gli sta bene' with a smirk, they mean 'He deserved it'.
Bella Figura
Complimenting someone with 'Ti sta bene' is a great way to make friends in Italy.
Ponte a prueba
Conjugate the verb 'stare' correctly.
Io ___ bene oggi, grazie.
The first person singular of 'stare' is 'sto'.
Choose the correct phrase for the situation.
Your friend is wearing a beautiful new dress. What do you say?
'Ti sta bene' is the standard way to say something suits someone.
Match the Italian phrase to its English meaning.
Match the following:
These are the four main senses of the phrase.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Come sta tua madre? B: Lei ___ ___.
We use 'stare' to talk about the health of others.
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Stare vs Essere
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosIo ___ bene oggi, grazie.
The first person singular of 'stare' is 'sto'.
Your friend is wearing a beautiful new dress. What do you say?
'Ti sta bene' is the standard way to say something suits someone.
Empareja cada elemento de la izquierda con su par de la derecha:
These are the four main senses of the phrase.
A: Come sta tua madre? B: Lei ___ ___.
We use 'stare' to talk about the health of others.
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Preguntas frecuentes
14 preguntasNo, use 'essere buono'. 'Stare bene' is for people or clothes.
'Stare bene' is a general state, while 'sentirsi bene' is more about your internal feelings or physical sensations.
Use 'Ti sta bene'.
It is neutral and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
Yes, it covers both emotional and physical well-being.
Use 'essere' as the auxiliary: 'Sono stato/a bene'.
It can mean 'It suits him' or 'It serves him right' depending on the context.
No, use 'andare bene' for machines.
Yes, to describe a company's health or a person's comfort in a role.
'Stare male'.
Yes, or more commonly 'Sto benissimo'.
No, 'bene' is an adverb and never changes. Only the verb 'stare' changes.
Yes, 'Questa casa ti sta bene' can mean it suits your lifestyle.
Extremely. It's a staple of Italian pop music.
Frases relacionadas
Sentirsi bene
similarTo feel well
Andare bene
similarTo go well
Stare male
contrastTo be unwell / To look bad
Benessere
builds onWell-being
Stare a pennello
specialized formTo fit like a glove
