Meaning
reason, intellect
- reason, motive, ground
- right
- reason, argument, consideration
In a sentence
Hai ragione, oggi fa davvero troppo caldo.
You're right, it's really too hot today.
Non capisco la ragione del tuo silenzio.
I don't understand the reason for your silence.
Ci ho pensato, e avevi ragione tu.
I thought about it, and you were right.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| ragione | feminine · singular |
| ragioni | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use avere ragione for “to be right.” Don’t say essere ragione.
- For “reason why,” Italian often uses il motivo per cui; la ragione per cui is correct but slightly more formal.
- In everyday speech, hai ragione means “you’re right,” while ho ragione io adds emphasis: “I’m the one who’s right.”