How to Say ‘You have good taste.’ in Italian
Hai buon gusto.
eye bwon GOO-stoh
[eye bwon GOO-stoh]
🇮🇹 In Italy: This can sound classy and positive, but with strangers it's still a judgment about the person rather than just the outfit. It often lands best when their style choice is especially noticeable.
Phrase Breakdown
Hai
[eye]
you have
Used here to compliment someone's taste or judgment.
Hai buon gusto nel scegliere i colori.
You have good taste in choosing colors.
buon
[bwon]
good
Shortened form of buono before a masculine singular noun.
Hai buon gusto anche nei dettagli.
You have good taste even in the details.
gusto
[GOO-stoh]
taste
Used figuratively to mean style, judgment, or refined preference.
Il tuo gusto per la moda è molto personale.
Your taste in fashion is very personal.
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