Buone

Buone is the feminine plural form of the Italian adjective buono, meaning “good.” It agrees with feminine plural nouns and is used to describe quality, value, or desirability in feminine plural terms, such as buone idee or buone notizie.

Etymology and forms: Buono originates from the Latin bonus. The Italian adjective inflects for gender and number, with four basic forms: buono (masculine singular), buoni (masculine plural), buona (feminine singular), and buone (feminine plural). The feminine plural buone is used whenever the noun it modifies is feminine and plural.

Grammar and usage: In Italian, adjectives typically follow the noun, but adjectives of value or opinion and certain fixed expressions can precede the noun. Buone is commonly used with feminine plural nouns to express positive quality. Examples include buone notizie (good news), buone idee (good ideas), and buone pratiche (good practices). Both buone notizie and notizie buone are possible, with buone notizie often appearing as a collocation that emphasizes the positive nature of the information.

Common phrases and nuances: The choice of ordering can affect emphasis. Pre-nominal buone often signals evaluative or evaluative emphasis, while post-nominal buone is more neutral. Buone can also appear in exclamations or slogans, as in Buone notizie! (Good news!). As with other adjectives, it agrees in number and gender with the noun it describes.

See also: Buono, Italian adjectives, Italian grammar, Notizie.