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How to Say ‘You're always so nice.’ in Italian

Sei sempre così simpatica.

sigh sem-preh koh-ZEE seem-PAH-tee-kah

[sigh sem-preh koh-ZEE seem-PAH-tee-kah]

💬 Usage Tip: simpatica ends in -a because it describes a woman; to a man you'd say simpatico. It means likeable and fun to be around, not "sympathetic".

Phrase Breakdown

Sei sempre

sigh sem-preh

You're always

'Sempre' means 'always'. Stress SEM-pre.

Example

Sei sempre in ritardo!

You're always late!

Words in this phrase

Sei

[sigh]

are

Second person singular present indicative of 'essere'.

Example

Sei pronto per uscire?

Are you ready to go out?

sempre

[sem-preh]

always

Indicating all the time or every time.

Example

Viaggio sempre durante l'estate.

I always travel during the summer.

così simpatica.

koh-ZEE seem-PAH-tee-kah

so nice.

Stress the last syllable of 'così' (co-SÌ) and say sim-PA-ti-ca. The -a ending refers to a woman.

Example

La tua amica è così simpatica.

Your friend is so nice.

Words in this phrase

così

[koh-ZEE]

Used to introduce a clause of result or consequence.

Example

Fa freddo, così ho messo un cappotto.

It's cold, so I put on a coat.

simpatica

[seem-PAH-tee-kah]

nice / fun / likeable (female)

Describes a pleasant, friendly person; feminine form of 'simpatico'.

Example

La tua amica è molto simpatica.

Your friend is very nice.

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