How to Say ‘Great choice!’ in Italian
Ottima scelta!
oht-tee-mah shel-tah
[oht-tee-mah shel-tah]
💬 Usage Tip: 'Ottima' is an intensifier meaning 'excellent'.
🇮🇹 In Italy: Complimenting someone's choice is a sign of good social interaction.
Phrase Breakdown
Ottima
[oht-tee-mah]
Great choice
A positive response to indicate that a selection made by someone is seen as favorable.
Vorrei un bicchiere di vino rosso. Ottima scelta!
I would like a glass of red wine. Great choice!
scelta
[shel-tah]
Choice
An act of selecting or making a decision when faced with two or more possibilities.
Scegliere un buon vino è un'ottima scelta.
Choosing a good wine is a great choice.
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