heypolyglot
Italian

bambino

/bamˈbi.no/noun · masculineA1
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Meaning

child; boy

  • child, kid
  • boy

In a sentence

Il bambino dorme già sul divano.

The child is already sleeping on the couch.

Hai visto quel bambino al parco?

Did you see that boy at the park?

Il bambino gioca in giardino.

The child is playing in the garden.

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
bambinomasculine · singular
bambinimasculine · plural

Usage notes

  • Use 'bambino' for young kids (0-10). For teens, prefer 'ragazzo'.
  • 'Bambino' can be male or unspecified gender. For girls, use 'bambina'.
  • Common in informal speech. Avoid in formal writing unless referring to art/literature.

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