How do you say "How great!" in Italian?

"How great!" in Italian is "Che bello!". This phrase is commonly used in Italy.

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How to Say ‘How great!’ in Italian

Q: What does "Che bello!" mean in English?

"Che bello!" means "How great!" in English. Usage tip: A very common exclamation. Literally 'How beautiful/nice!' but often just 'How great!'

Che bello!

keh BEL-loh

[keh BEL-loh]

💬 Usage Tip: A very common exclamation. Literally 'How beautiful/nice!' but often just 'How great!'

🇮🇹 In Italy: Natural after a goal, especially if it was stylish or important.

Phrase Breakdown

Che

[keh]

what / how

Exclamatory word used to express admiration or excitement.

Example

Che bello! Hanno segnato all'ultimo minuto.

How wonderful! They scored in the last minute.

bello

[BEL-loh]

beautiful / great

Here bello expresses delight, like great or wonderful in English.

Example

Che bello! È stato bello vedere tutto insieme.

How wonderful! It was great to watch everything together.

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