bene

well

adverb BEH-neh Common

Also means

good

Usage Note

Bene as adverb means 'well' (parla bene l'italiano = 'he speaks Italian well'). As an invariable adjective/noun it means 'good' or 'a good thing'. Sto bene ('I'm fine') is the standard reply to come stai?. Do not confuse with buono (adjective: 'good tasting / good quality') — a classic learner mix-up.

Examples

"Parla bene l'inglese."

Natural Translation

He speaks English well.

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