Significado
Showing annoyance by pouting.
Contexto cultural
The 'muso' is a common dynamic in Italian families. It's often a way for children or teenagers to protest without talking back, which might be considered too disrespectful. In the South, emotions are often expressed very physically. 'Fare il muso' might be accompanied by specific gestures, like a shrug or a downward tilt of the head. Italians often use 'tenere il muso' as a test of affection. The partner is expected to notice the 'muso' and try to fix the situation. Classic Italian comedy (Commedia all'italiana) often features characters 'making the snout' to create humorous tension between couples.
Use 'Tenere' for time
If someone is still mad tomorrow, say 'Mi tiene ancora il muso'.
Don't use with bosses
It's too informal and implies they are being childish.
Significado
Showing annoyance by pouting.
Use 'Tenere' for time
If someone is still mad tomorrow, say 'Mi tiene ancora il muso'.
Don't use with bosses
It's too informal and implies they are being childish.
Add 'lungo'
Say 'fare un muso lungo così' while gesturing with your hands to show how big the sulk is!
The Silent Treatment
In Italy, 'fare il muso' is the classic way to describe the silent treatment.
Teste-se
Complete the sentence with the correct form of the verb 'fare'.
Ieri Marco è tornato a casa e ha _______ il muso tutto il tempo.
We need the past participle 'fatto' to form the 'passato prossimo' (ha fatto).
Which phrase means someone has been sulking for a long time?
Mio fratello...
'Tenere il muso' is used to express the duration of the sulking.
Match the response to the situation.
Situazione: Hai dimenticato il compleanno della tua ragazza e lei non ti parla.
This is a classic scenario for 'fare il muso'—someone is offended and silent.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Perché Maria non risponde al telefono? B: È arrabbiata. _________ perché non l'abbiamo invitata.
'Fa il muso' explains her silent anger.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Muso vs. Broncio
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosIeri Marco è tornato a casa e ha _______ il muso tutto il tempo.
We need the past participle 'fatto' to form the 'passato prossimo' (ha fatto).
Mio fratello...
'Tenere il muso' is used to express the duration of the sulking.
Situazione: Hai dimenticato il compleanno della tua ragazza e lei non ti parla.
This is a classic scenario for 'fare il muso'—someone is offended and silent.
A: Perché Maria non risponde al telefono? B: È arrabbiata. _________ perché non l'abbiamo invitata.
'Fa il muso' explains her silent anger.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasIt's not a swear word, but it describes a negative behavior. Telling someone 'non fare il muso' can be a bit blunt.
Yes! 'Ho fatto il muso tutto il giorno' is a common way to admit you were grumpy.
'Broncio' is more about the physical pout; 'muso' is more about the whole attitude of sulking.
No, adults 'fanno il muso' all the time in Italy, especially in romantic relationships!
No! 'Musa' means 'muse' (like in art). It must be 'il muso'.
Use 'Smettere di fare il muso'.
Yes, it is a standard Italian expression used from North to South.
It's just an emphasized version, like saying 'a very long face'.
No, it's much too informal. Use 'essere contrariato' or 'manifestare disappunto'.
Literally, yes. Figuratively, it refers to the human face when it's looking grumpy.
Frases relacionadas
fare il broncio
synonymTo pout
tenere il muso
similarTo hold a grudge/sulk
storcere il muso
specialized formTo turn up one's nose
fare la faccia tosta
contrastTo be brazen/cheeky
essere offeso
builds onTo be offended
