canta bene, ma non sa

sings well, but doesn't know how to

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phrase Rare #40,503
sings well, but doesn't know how to This phrase is normally followed by an infinitive, such as ballare (to dance) or cucinare (to cook).
IT: Luca canta bene, ma non sa suonare la chitarra.
EN: Luca sings well, but he doesn't know how to play the guitar.

Canta bene, ma non sa danzare.

He sings well, but he can't dance.

Canta bene, ma non sa ballare.

He sings well, but he can't dance.

Mary canta bene, ma non sa ballare.

Mary sings well, but she can't dance.

Perché è vero che Lei canta bene, ma non sa proprio cucinare.

Because it's true that she sings well, but she really can't cook.

— Ирония судьбы, или С легким паром! (1976)