How to Say ‘You have great taste.’ in Italian
Hai un ottimo gusto.
eye oon OT-tee-moh GOO-stoh
[eye oon OT-tee-moh GOO-stoh]
🇮🇹 In Italy: This lands as warm and flattering without being too heavy, especially for complimenting clothes or style choices. It usually sounds more natural than a very direct comment about someone's body.
Phrase Breakdown
Hai
[eye]
You have
Shows possession or characteristics.
Hai un ottimo gusto negli accessori.
You have great taste in accessories.
Un ottimo
oon OT-tee-moh
Words in this phrase
un
[oon]
a
An indefinite article.
Hai un ottimo gusto in cucina.
You have a great taste in cuisine.
ottimo
[OT-tee-moh]
excellent
Denotes very high quality.
Quello è un ottimo ristorante.
That is an excellent restaurant.
gusto
[GOO-stoh]
taste
Refers to one's personal liking or preference.
Hai un gusto unico per la moda.
You have a unique taste in fashion.
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