Signification
To be someone or something you can trust.
Contexte culturel
In Italy, food is a serious matter. Calling a restaurant 'una garanzia' is the highest praise because it means they respect tradition and quality consistently, which is vital in a culture that values culinary heritage. The 'Made in Italy' brand is built on the concept of 'garanzia.' Artisans in leather, fashion, and furniture rely on their reputation for being 'una garanzia' of quality to compete globally. Sports newspapers like 'La Gazzetta dello Sport' frequently use this phrase for veteran players. A 'garanzia' is a player who might not be flashy but never makes a mistake. Because of a historical distrust of institutions, Italians rely heavily on personal networks. Being 'una garanzia' means you are a reliable node in that social network.
The 'Always' Rule
Add 'sempre' (always) to make the compliment even stronger: 'Sei sempre una garanzia!'
Gender Trap
Never say 'un garanzia'. It is always 'una', even for your father, brother, or male boss.
Signification
To be someone or something you can trust.
The 'Always' Rule
Add 'sempre' (always) to make the compliment even stronger: 'Sei sempre una garanzia!'
Gender Trap
Never say 'un garanzia'. It is always 'una', even for your father, brother, or male boss.
The Power of Word of Mouth
In Italy, saying someone is 'una garanzia' is more effective than any LinkedIn recommendation.
Teste-toi
Choose the correct form to complete the sentence: 'Giulia è bravissima, lei per noi...'
Giulia è bravissima, lei per noi...
'Garanzia' is feminine and requires the verb 'essere'.
Fill in the missing verb and article.
Questo ristorante _____ _____ garanzia di qualità.
The phrase is 'essere una garanzia'.
Match the situation to the best use of the phrase.
1. Recommending a plumber. 2. Talking about a car warranty. 3. Sarcasm for a late friend.
B is the idiomatic use for reliability, A is the literal use, C is the sarcastic use.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 'Ti fidi di lui?' B: 'Certo, lo conosco da anni, lui...'
This is the standard way to express total trust in someone's character.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Literal vs Figurative
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesGiulia è bravissima, lei per noi...
'Garanzia' is feminine and requires the verb 'essere'.
Questo ristorante _____ _____ garanzia di qualità.
The phrase is 'essere una garanzia'.
1. Recommending a plumber. 2. Talking about a car warranty. 3. Sarcasm for a late friend.
B is the idiomatic use for reliability, A is the literal use, C is the sarcastic use.
A: 'Ti fidi di lui?' B: 'Certo, lo conosco da anni, lui...'
This is the standard way to express total trust in someone's character.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
14 questionsYes, but be careful not to sound arrogant. It's better in a job interview: 'Sono una garanzia per quanto riguarda la precisione.'
It's slightly informal. In a very formal letter, use 'rappresenta un punto di riferimento' or 'è sinonimo di affidabilità.'
No, it's very common for restaurants, brands, movies, and even weather patterns.
There isn't a direct single-word idiom, but you could say 'è un'incognita' (is an unknown/risk) or 'non ci si può contare' (one cannot count on it).
Because 'garanzia' is a feminine noun, and the article agrees with the noun, not the subject.
Only sarcastically. 'Lui è una garanzia di guai' (He's a guarantee of trouble) is possible but less common.
Almost. 'Certezza' is slightly more formal and abstract, while 'garanzia' feels more grounded in performance.
You can say 'Lui è una garanzia' or 'Con lui vai sul sicuro.'
Yes: 'Loro sono una garanzia.' Note that 'garanzia' usually stays singular here as a concept, though 'sono delle garanzie' is grammatically possible but rarer.
Yes, it is a standard national expression, not a regional dialect.
Absolutely. 'Questo hotel è una garanzia' is very common.
No, it's neutral. You'll hear it on the news and in the street.
Yes, e.g., 'una garanzia di successo' or 'una garanzia di qualità.'
Use it next time you recommend a movie or a book to a friend.
Expressions liées
andare sul sicuro
similarTo take no risks.
una certezza
synonymA certainty.
metterci la mano sul fuoco
builds onTo be 100% sure of someone.
un punto di riferimento
similarA point of reference.
fare affidamento
relatedTo rely on.
