Meaning
creature
- creature, living being
- baby, small child
In a sentence
Nel bosco vivono molte creature affascinanti.
Many fascinating creatures live in the woods.
Non è una creatura cattiva, è solo stanca.
She isn't a bad creature, she's just tired.
Il capo ha aiutato la sua creatura a crescere.
The boss helped his protégé grow.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| creatura | feminine · singular |
| creature | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- For animals or mythical beings, creatura is natural; for a person, it often sounds affectionate, pitying, or literary.
- To mean “child,” it’s old-fashioned or regional in many contexts; bambino/bimba is usually the neutral everyday choice.
- Protégé use is literary and context-dependent; in modern speech, pupillo or protetto is usually clearer.