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05:42 Mar 8, 2002 |
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5 | how handsome you are! |
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4 +1 | handsome, indeed |
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4 +1 | "you're so hot". |
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4 | How good you are |
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How good you are Explanation: I think the correct phrase is "che buono sei." che=how buono=good sei=you are I hope it helps. None need |
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how handsome you are! Explanation: I guess it refers mainly to the physical appearance... -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 2002-03-08 06:29:14 (GMT) -------------------------------------------------- \"bono\" is not the same as \"buono\", it\'s a kind of slang for \"very nice\" referred to a person\'s physical appearance |
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handsome, indeed Explanation: and with sexy overtones added for good measure. Handsome as in very attractive. paola l m |
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"you're so hot". Explanation: I wouldn't really say that "bono" stands for "very nice". It is a more sex-related kind of compliment. I think "bono" is between "handsome" and and "sexy". And it's very colloquial and slangish too. |
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