Learn Italian: Che scorcio suggestivo dalla collina! - What a charming glimpse from the hill!

Che scorcio suggestivo dalla collina!

What a charming glimpse from the hill!

Breakdown of Che scorcio suggestivo dalla collina!

che

what

from, at (someone's place) / by (oneself), on one's own

Questions & Answers about Che scorcio suggestivo dalla collina!

Why isn't there an article after Che? Shouldn't it be Che uno scorcio?

In Italian exclamations, che translates directly to 'what a' or 'what' without needing an indefinite article. Adding uno or una after che is a common mistake for English speakers, but you should just use Che followed directly by the noun or adjective.

Does suggestivo mean 'suggestive'?

No, it is a classic false friend! In Italian, suggestivo means charming, picturesque, evocative, or atmospheric. It does not have the English connotation of hinting at something inappropriate. It is very frequently used to describe beautiful views, historical towns, or romantic experiences.

What exactly is a scorcio?

Scorcio means a glimpse, a perspective, or a partial view of a landscape or town. It is a very common word in Italian tourism and art to describe a beautiful, framed perspective, such as seeing a distant valley through a narrow alleyway between two buildings.

Why use dalla instead of della here?

Dalla combines da (from) and la (the). It tells us where the view is seen from. If we used della (of the), it would mean a view of the hill itself, rather than the view you get while standing on the hill looking out.