simpatico
nice, likeable, pleasant
Beginner Adjective
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Pronunciation
/simˈpaːtiko/
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Cultural Note
'Simpatico' is a false friend for English speakers — it does not mean 'sympathetic.' It means likeable, friendly, or pleasant. Being 'simpatico' is one of the highest social compliments in Italy, implying someone has natural charm and puts others at ease. The expression 'mi sta simpatico/a' means 'I like him/her' as a person.
📝 Example Sentences
Il tuo ragazzo è davvero simpatico.
Your boyfriend is really likeable.
Mi sta simpatica perché mi fa sempre ridere.
I like her because she always makes me laugh.
Non mi è molto simpatico, per essere onesti.
I don't really like him, to be honest.
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| feminine_plural | simpatiche |
| masculine_plural | simpatici |
| feminine_singular | simpatica |
| masculine_singular | simpatico |