Significado
To be very kind and pleasant.
Contexto cultural
In Italy, being a good host is a point of pride. Calling a host 'una persona squisita' is the highest compliment you can pay to their efforts. While used everywhere, in the South, this might be accompanied by more physical warmth (hugs), while in the North, it remains a mark of high-level formal politeness. This phrase is linked to 'garbo' (grace/politeness). It's not just about being nice, but about doing it with style. If someone gives you a thoughtful, well-chosen gift, calling them 'una persona squisita' acknowledges their effort in 'seeking out' the right thing for you.
The Gender Trap
Always remember: 'Lui è UNA persona squisitA'. Never change it to 'un persono squisito'.
Thank-you Notes
Use this in written thank-you notes to sound very educated and grateful.
Significado
To be very kind and pleasant.
The Gender Trap
Always remember: 'Lui è UNA persona squisitA'. Never change it to 'un persono squisito'.
Thank-you Notes
Use this in written thank-you notes to sound very educated and grateful.
Not for 'Hotness'
Don't use this to say someone is attractive. It's about their soul and manners, not their body.
Teste-se
Choose the correct way to describe a very kind man named Roberto.
Roberto è...
Even for a man, 'persona' is feminine, so the adjective must be 'squisita'.
Complete the sentence with the correct form of the phrase.
I tuoi genitori ci hanno accolto benissimo; sono ________ ________.
The plural of 'persona squisita' is 'persone squisite'.
Match the situation to the most appropriate use of the phrase.
Which situation best fits 'una persona squisita'?
The phrase emphasizes refined kindness and hospitality.
🎉 Pontuação: /3
Recursos visuais
Banco de exercicios
3 exerciciosRoberto è...
Even for a man, 'persona' is feminine, so the adjective must be 'squisita'.
I tuoi genitori ci hanno accolto benissimo; sono ________ ________.
The plural of 'persona squisita' is 'persone squisite'.
Which situation best fits 'una persona squisita'?
The phrase emphasizes refined kindness and hospitality.
🎉 Pontuação: /3
Perguntas frequentes
4 perguntasYes, but it sounds very formal. For a child, 'un amore' or 'un angelo' is more common.
Absolutely. It is a very respectful and professional way to praise their character.
The plural is 'persone squisite'. Example: 'I tuoi amici sono persone squisite.'
'Gentile' is just 'kind'. 'Persona squisita' is 'exceptionally kind and refined'.
Frases relacionadas
essere un pezzo di pane
similarTo be a very good, simple person.
essere un tesoro
similarTo be a treasure/darling.
essere un signore
specialized formTo be a true gentleman.
essere alla mano
contrastTo be down-to-earth.
