This is the 97th most frequent Italian word.
bene
"Well" or "good."
The word 'bene' is used as an adverb meaning 'well', indicating the state of being.
Sto bene oggi.
I am well today.
Here, 'bene' is used to express benefit or positive effect.
Mi fa bene leggere ogni sera.
It is good for me to read every evening.
In this context, 'bene' is an adverb that evaluates the appropriateness or quality of an action.