Meaning
child, baby (male)
- little boy
- small child
In a sentence
Il bimbo dorme già sul divano.
The little boy is already sleeping on the couch.
Hai visto quel bimbo al parco?
Did you see that little boy at the park?
Il bimbo non vuole mangiare la pasta.
The little boy doesn't want to eat pasta.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| bimbo | masculine · singular |
| bimbi | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use bimbo mainly in everyday speech for a young boy; bambino is more neutral and standard, especially in careful or formal contexts.
- For a girl, use bimba. The plural is bambini for mixed groups or boys, bimbe for girls only.
- Not used for your own baby as often as English baby; neonato or bebè may fit better for very young infants.