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Italian Phrase

Sono d'accordo, è il mio preferito.

/ˈso.no dakˈkɔr.do ɛ il ˈmi.o pre.feˈri.to/
Meaning"I agree, it's my favorite."
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Meaning

The speaker expresses agreement with a previous statement and then says that the thing being discussed is their personal favorite. It combines two ideas in one smooth sentence.

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When to use

Use this phrase after someone recommends, describes, or praises something and you want to both agree and state that it’s your own favorite – for movies, food, music, books, etc.

Grammar Breakdown

Sonod'accordo,èilmiopreferito.

1

Sono (essere)

First‑person singular present of the verb ‘essere’ (to be), used here as the main verb of the clause.

2

d'accordo

A fixed expression meaning ‘in agreement’; it follows the verb ‘essere’ and does not change with person or number.

3

è (essere)

Third‑person singular present of ‘essere’, introducing the statement about what is the favorite.

4

il mio

Possessive adjective (masculine singular) that must agree in gender and number with the noun it modifies.

5

preferito

Adjective used substantively to mean ‘favorite’; it agrees with the implied noun (e.g., ‘film’, ‘cibo’).

🗨In Conversation

A

Hai provato il nuovo gelato al pistacchio? È davvero buono.

Have you tried the new pistachio gelato? It's really good.

Sono d'accordo, è il mio preferito.

I agree, it's my favorite.

B

Common Mistakes

  • Sono d'accordo con te, è il mio preferito.

    The phrase is correct, but many learners add an unnecessary ‘con te’ after ‘d'accordo’; ‘sono d'accordo’ alone already conveys agreement.

  • è la mio preferito.

    Possessive adjectives must agree in gender: use ‘il mio’ for masculine nouns and ‘la mia’ for feminine nouns.

  • Sono d'accordo, è il mio preferita.

    The adjective ‘preferito’ must match the gender of the implied noun; use ‘preferita’ only if the noun is feminine.

Alternatives

  • Concordo, è il mio preferito.

    I agree, it's my favorite.

  • Mi piace, è il mio preferito.

    I like it, it's my favorite.

  • Sono d'accordo con te, è il mio preferito.

    I agree with you, it's my favorite.

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Cultural Tip

In everyday Italian ‘d'accordo’ is the most natural way to say ‘I agree’. For a slightly more formal tone you can use ‘concordo’. Remember that ‘preferito’ must match the gender of the implied noun – say ‘la mia preferita’ when talking about a feminine item (e.g., una canzone).