Meaning
little angel
- a small angel or cherub in art
- an innocent, sweet, or well-behaved child (often used affectionately or playfully)
In a sentence
Quando dorme nella culla sembra proprio un angioletto.
When he sleeps in the crib, he really looks like a little angel.
Non fare l'angioletto con me: so benissimo che hai rotto tu il vaso!
Don't play the innocent angel with me: I know very well you broke the vase!
Hanno appeso un piccolo angioletto dorato sulla porta d'ingresso.
They hung a small golden cherub on the front door.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| angioletto | masculine · singular |
| angioletti | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Diminutive of 'angelo', formed with the suffix '-etto'.
- Often used ironically when a child acts innocent after doing mischief.