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Italian Phrase

Il balletto è davvero aggraziato.

/il balˈlet.to ɛ ˈdavve.ro aɡɡraˈtsjo/
Meaning"The ballet is really graceful."
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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.

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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.

1

Definite article (Il)

Use 'Il' for masculine singular nouns that begin with a consonant.

2

Noun gender (balletto)

'Balletto' is a masculine noun, so adjectives and articles must agree in gender and number.

3

Verb essere (è)

'È' is the third‑person singular present of 'essere' and links the subject to its description.

4

Adverb (davvero)

'Davvero' intensifies the adjective, meaning 'really' or 'truly'.

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Adjective agreement (aggraziato)

The adjective 'aggraziato' must match the masculine singular noun 'balletto' (ends in -o).

🗨In Conversation

A

Hai visto lo spettacolo di ieri?

Did you see yesterday's show?

Sì, il balletto è davvero aggraziato.

Yes, the ballet is really graceful.

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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.

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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.