A2 Expression خنثی

essere una brava persona

to be a good person

معنی

Describing someone with good character.

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زمینه فرهنگی

The concept of 'bella figura' (making a good impression) is often contrasted with being a 'brava persona'. While 'bella figura' is about appearance and social grace, being a 'brava persona' is about the substance of one's soul. In the South, 'brava persona' often implies a strong sense of hospitality and 'omertà' (in its positive sense of loyalty to the community). In job interviews, being a 'brava persona' is sometimes considered as important as technical skills, as Italian work culture relies heavily on interpersonal relationships (relazioni). The phrase is deeply linked to the 'buon cristiano' (good Christian) archetype, emphasizing humility and charity.

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The Gender Trap

Always remember: 'persona' is feminine. Even if the man is 2 meters tall and has a beard, he is 'una brava persona'.

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Vouching

If an Italian says 'È una brava persona' about a mechanic or doctor, they are telling you that you won't get cheated.

معنی

Describing someone with good character.

💡

The Gender Trap

Always remember: 'persona' is feminine. Even if the man is 2 meters tall and has a beard, he is 'una brava persona'.

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Vouching

If an Italian says 'È una brava persona' about a mechanic or doctor, they are telling you that you won't get cheated.

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Sarcasm Alert

Be careful with the tone. 'Eh, è una brava persona...' (with a sigh) can mean 'He's nice but a bit useless'.

خودت رو بسنج

Fill in the missing words to say 'He is a good person.'

Lui ___ ___ brava persona.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: è una

You need the verb 'essere' (è) and the feminine indefinite article (una).

Which sentence is grammatically correct for a man?

Choose the correct option:

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Lui è una brava persona.

Even for a man, 'persona' is feminine, so we use 'una brava'.

Complete the dialogue with the most natural phrase.

A: Com'è il tuo nuovo vicino? B: È molto gentile, è proprio ___.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: una brava persona

'Una brava persona' is the most common and idiomatic way to describe someone's character.

Match the phrase to the situation.

You want to tell your mom that your new teacher is kind and honest.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Il professore è una brava persona.

'Bravo' alone might just mean he teaches well. 'Brava persona' means he is a good human being.

🎉 امتیاز: /4

ابزارهای بصری یادگیری

Qualities of a Brava Persona

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Character

  • Onestà
  • Gentilezza
  • Lealtà

بانک تمرین

4 تمرین‌ها
Fill in the missing words to say 'He is a good person.' جای خالی A1

Lui ___ ___ brava persona.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: è una

You need the verb 'essere' (è) and the feminine indefinite article (una).

Which sentence is grammatically correct for a man? Choose A2

Choose the correct option:

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Lui è una brava persona.

Even for a man, 'persona' is feminine, so we use 'una brava'.

Complete the dialogue with the most natural phrase. dialogue_completion A2

A: Com'è il tuo nuovo vicino? B: È molto gentile, è proprio ___.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: una brava persona

'Una brava persona' is the most common and idiomatic way to describe someone's character.

Match the phrase to the situation. situation_matching B1

You want to tell your mom that your new teacher is kind and honest.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Il professore è una brava persona.

'Bravo' alone might just mean he teaches well. 'Brava persona' means he is a good human being.

🎉 امتیاز: /4

سوالات متداول

10 سوال

No, never. 'Persona' is always feminine, so the adjective must be 'brava'.

'Brava persona' is the idiomatic standard. 'Persona buona' emphasizes kindness/altruism specifically.

It's neutral. You can use it in any context, from a bar to a business meeting.

Usually, for children, we say 'un bravo bambino' or 'una brava bambina'. 'Persona' sounds a bit too adult.

The most common way is 'una brutta persona' or 'una cattiva persona'.

No. In modern Italian, 'bravo' means 'good/skilled'. For 'brave', use 'coraggioso'.

No, the article 'una' is required in this construction.

Almost. 'Pezzo di pane' is more informal and implies the person is very sweet and harmless.

It's a bit funny, but Italians do say it to dogs they like! 'È proprio una brava persona.'

The plural is 'brave persone'. Example: 'Loro sono delle brave persone.'

عبارات مرتبط

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un pezzo di pane

synonym

Incredibly kind/soft-hearted

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una persona perbene

similar

A respectable person

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una brutta persona

contrast

A bad person

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essere un bravo ragazzo

specialized form

To be a good boy/guy

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