Italian Phrase
Il balletto è davvero aggraziato.
Meaning
The sentence means 'The ballet is really graceful.' It emphasizes the elegance of the dance performance, using the adverb 'davvero' to add extra emphasis.
When to use
Use this phrase when you want to comment on a ballet you have watched, or when describing any dance performance that strikes you as particularly elegant and fluid.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Ilballettoèdavveroaggraziato.
Definite article (Il)
Use 'Il' for masculine singular nouns that begin with a consonant.
Noun gender (balletto)
'Balletto' is a masculine noun, so adjectives and articles must agree in gender and number.
Verb essere (è)
'È' is the third‑person singular present of 'essere' and links the subject to its description.
Adverb (davvero)
'Davvero' intensifies the adjective, meaning 'really' or 'truly'.
Adjective agreement (aggraziato)
The adjective 'aggraziato' must match the masculine singular noun 'balletto' (ends in -o).
🗨In Conversation
Hai visto lo spettacolo di ieri?
Did you see yesterday's show?
Sì, il balletto è davvero aggraziato.
Yes, the ballet is really graceful.
✕Common Mistakes
Il balletto è davvero agrazziato.
The correct spelling is 'aggraziato' with double 'g' and double 'z'.
Il balletto è molto davvero aggraziato.
Avoid stacking adverbs; 'davvero' already intensifies the adjective.
Il balletto è davvero aggraziata.
The adjective must agree with the masculine noun 'balletto', so use 'aggraziato', not 'aggraziata'.
↔Alternatives
Il balletto è molto elegante.
The ballet is very elegant.
Il balletto è assolutamente incantevole.
The ballet is absolutely enchanting.
Il balletto è davvero raffinato.
The ballet is truly refined.
Cultural Tip
Italy has a rich tradition of classical dance, especially in opera houses like La Scala. When praising a performance, Italians often use vivid adjectives like 'aggraziato' to convey both technical skill and artistic beauty. Keep the tone appreciative but avoid over‑praising in formal reviews; a balanced comment is preferred.

