Italian Phrase
La maggior parte delle recensioni è positiva.
Meaning
The sentence states that most of the reviews are positive. It emphasizes the overall favorable opinion while acknowledging that not every single review may be positive.
When to use
Use this phrase when summarizing feedback, such as product evaluations, restaurant critiques, or movie ratings, especially in formal or written Italian.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Lamaggiorpartedellerecensionièpositiva
Definite article (La)
Used before feminine singular nouns; here it introduces the subject 'parte'.
Maggior parte
A fixed expression meaning 'the majority' or 'most'. It functions as a singular noun phrase.
Partitive article (delle)
Combines the preposition 'di' with the plural article 'le' to mean 'of the' when referring to a subset of a plural noun.
Subject‑verb agreement
Even though 'recensioni' is plural, the verb agrees with the singular noun 'parte', so we use 'è' (is).
Adjective agreement
The adjective 'positiva' must agree in gender and number with the subject 'parte' (feminine singular).
🗨In Conversation
Hai letto le recensioni del nuovo ristorante?
Did you read the reviews of the new restaurant?
Sì, la maggior parte delle recensioni è positiva.
Yes, most of the reviews are positive.
✕Common Mistakes
La maggior parte delle recensioni sono positive.
The verb must agree with the singular subject 'parte', not with the plural noun 'recensioni'.
La maggior parte delle recensioni è positivi.
The adjective must match the gender and number of 'parte' (feminine singular).
↔Alternatives
La maggior parte delle recensioni è favorevole.
The majority of the reviews are favorable.
La maggior parte delle recensioni è positiva.
Most of the reviews are positive.
La maggior parte delle recensioni è positiva, anche se qualche critica è presente.
Most of the reviews are positive, although some criticism is present.
Cultural Tip
In Italian, expressions like 'maggior parte' are treated as singular, so the verb and adjectives must stay singular. Avoid the common mistake of matching them with the plural noun that follows. This construction is common in news reports, academic writing, and polite conversation.