How to Say ‘How cool!’ in Italian
Che figata!
keh fee-GAH-tah
[keh fee-GAH-tah]
🇮🇹 In Italy: [figata] is pretty informal and a bit edgy, but very common among friends. Avoid it in formal situations or with people you want to sound polished with.
Phrase Breakdown
Che
[keh]
What
An exclamatory term to express surprise or enthusiasm.
Che figata quando hai vinto il premio!
What a cool thing when you won the prize!
figata
[fee-GAH-tah]
cool thing
Used to describe something impressive or exciting.
Che figata vedere il concerto dal vivo!
What a cool thing to see the concert live!
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