Meaning
puppy, cub, sweetie
- a young animal, especially a dog, cat, or wild mammal
- a term of endearment for a child or partner
In a sentence
Abbiamo adottato un cucciolo dal canile ieri.
We adopted a puppy from the shelter yesterday.
Il cucciolo dorme quasi tutto il giorno.
The puppy sleeps almost all day.
I cuccioli di orso seguono sempre la madre.
The bear cubs always follow their mother.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| cucciolo | masculine · singular |
| cuccioli | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Often specifically means 'puppy', but applies broadly to baby mammals.