Italian Phrase
Anche le montagne sono belle.
Meaning
This phrase is used to include mountains in a category of beautiful things already being discussed. It highlights that mountains share the quality of beauty along with other previously mentioned subjects, such as the sea or a city.
When to use
Use this phrase during conversations about nature, travel, or vacation preferences. It is particularly useful when agreeing with someone's praise of one landscape while adding that mountains are equally impressive.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Anchelemontagnesonobelle
Anche
An adverb meaning 'also' or 'even', typically placed before the word it emphasizes.
Gender Agreement
In Italian, adjectives like 'belle' must match the gender (feminine) and number (plural) of the noun they describe.
🗨In Conversation
Il mare in Sardegna è incredibile.
The sea in Sardinia is incredible.
Sì, ma anche le montagne sono belle.
Yes, but even the mountains are beautiful.
✕Common Mistakes
Anche le montagne è belle.
The verb must be plural ('sono') to agree with the plural subject 'le montagne'.
Anche le montagne sono belli.
The adjective must be feminine plural ('belle') to match the feminine noun 'montagne'.
↔Alternatives
Pure le montagne sono belle.
The mountains are also beautiful (more informal).
Le montagne sono altrettanto belle.
The mountains are just as beautiful.
Cultural Tip
Italy offers a diverse landscape where the 'mare o montagna' (sea or mountain) debate is a common summer topic. While the Mediterranean beaches are world-famous, the Dolomites and Alps are central to Italian identity and outdoor culture.