Italian Expression · Native
Tanto di cappello!
Hats off to you!
Pronunciation: TAHN-toh dee kap-PEL-loh!
Meaning
An expression of strong admiration or respect for someone's achievement or quality.
Example
Hai completato la maratona in tre ore? Tanto di cappello!
You completed the marathon in three hours? Hats off to you!
Practice tips
- Practice Tanto di cappello! out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Italian expression is for native-level learners.