gentile→ kindItalian word meaning
"gentile" is a A1-level Italian word meaning "kind". Below you can find 17 example sentences with audio to help you understand how to use it in real Italian conversations.
16 stories
Example Sentences
Meeting the Neighbors
'Che gentile! Grazie!' dice Maria.
'That is so kind! Thank you!' Maria says.
Student and Teacher
La signora Rossi è la sua insegnante. È molto gentile.
Mrs. Smith is his teacher. She is very kind.
Ordering Coffee
Un barista gentile gli sorride.
A friendly barista smiles at him.
At the Bakery
È un uomo gentile con un grembiule bianco.
He is a friendly man with a white apron.
Tipping at a Restaurant
Il cameriere è molto gentile e sorride.
The waiter is very friendly and smiles.
'Sì, penso di sì,' dice Tom. 'Il cameriere era molto gentile.'
'Yes, I think so,' Tom says. 'The waiter was very nice.'
Helping a Stranger
'Lei e molto gentile.'
'You are very kind.'
Thanking Someone
'È molto gentile da parte sua,' dice Anna.
'That is very kind of you,' Anna says.
Cinderella
C'era una volta una ragazza gentile di nome Cenerentola.
Once upon a time, there lived a kind girl named Cinderella.
Hansel and Gretel
Sembrava gentile e li invitò dentro.
She looked kind and invited them inside.
Who Sent the Flowers?
Il suo collega Tom era sempre molto gentile.
Her colleague Tom was always very friendly.
Pinocchio
'Se sarai coraggioso, onesto e gentile, potrai diventare un bambino vero.'
'If you are brave, honest, and kind, you can become a real boy.'
The Office Party
'Mi piace davvero,' rispose Tom. 'Tutti sono così gentili.'
'I really like it,' Tom replied. 'Everyone is so friendly.'
The Internship
Una donna gentile alla reception l'ha accolta.
A friendly woman at the reception desk greeted her.
The Temp Job
Il supervisore di Emma era un uomo gentile di nome David.
Emma's supervisor was a friendly man named David.
Bank Teller Conversation
Una donna gentile le ha sorriso.
A friendly woman smiled at her.
Adopting a Pet
'Ha cinque anni ed è molto gentile con tutti.'
'He is five years old and very gentle with everyone.'