Meaning
nice; likeable
- nice, likeable, pleasant
- cute, funny
In a sentence
Il tuo nuovo cane è davvero simpatico.
Your new dog is really cute.
Non mi sembra molto simpatico oggi.
He doesn't seem very nice today.
Ti è simpatico il nuovo vicino?
Do you like the new neighbor?
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| simpatico | masculine · singular |
| simpatica | feminine · singular |
| simpatici | masculine · plural |
| simpatiche | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- For people, simpatico often means pleasant or likable. For "funny," prefer divertente; simpatico is milder and more about charm.
- Do not use simpatico for English "sympathetic" meaning compassionate. Italian usually uses comprensivo, solidale, or sensibile depending on context.
- It agrees in gender and number: simpatico, simpatica, simpatici, simpatiche. Before masculine singular nouns, use un simpatico ragazzo.