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How to Say ‘You were really nice.’ in Italian

Sei stato molto simpatico.

SEH-ee stah-toh MOHL-toh seem-PAH-tee-koh

[SEH-ee stah-toh MOHL-toh seem-PAH-tee-koh]

💬 Usage Tip: simpatico means fun and easy to be with, not "sympathetic". Said to a woman: Sei stata molto simpatica.

Phrase Breakdown

Sei stato

SEH-ee stah-toh

You were

This is the past of 'essere' when talking to a man. Use 'sei stata' for a woman. Stress 'STA-to'.

Example

Sei stato gentile.

You were kind.

Words in this phrase

Sei

[SEH-ee]

you are

Informal 'tu' form of 'essere'.

Example

Sei molto simpatico.

You are very nice.

stato

[stah-toh]

been

The past participle of 'be', used in perfect tenses.

Example

Lei è stato in Italia.

She has been in Italy.

molto simpatico.

MOHL-toh seem-PAH-tee-koh

very nice / likeable.

'Simpatico' means pleasant or likeable. Stress 'sim-PA-ti-co', where 'co' sounds like 'ko'.

Example

Marco è molto simpatico.

Marco is very likeable.

Words in this phrase

molto

[MOHL-toh]

very

An adverb used to strengthen an adjective or description.

Example

Nel commento È molto umana, molto rafforza l'idea di attenzione alle persone.

In the comment 'È molto umana,' 'molto' reinforces the idea of caring about people.

simpatico

[seem-PAH-tee-koh]

nice, likeable, fun

Describes a pleasant, friendly person; not 'sympathetic'.

Example

Marco è un ragazzo simpatico.

Marco is a nice guy.

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