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fidanzato

/fi.danˈt͡sa.to/noun · masculineA1
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Meaning

boyfriend; fiancé

  • boyfriend, fiancé

In a sentence

Il mio fidanzato lavora in un bar vicino.

My boyfriend works in a nearby bar.

Hai già presentato il tuo fidanzato ai tuoi amici?

Have you already introduced your fiancé to your friends?

Il mio fidanzato studia medicina.

My boyfriend is studying medicine.

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
fidanzatomasculine · singular
fidanzatimasculine · plural

Usage notes

  • Use fidanzato for both boyfriend and fiancé; context shows whether they are simply dating or formally engaged.
  • For a casual boyfriend, ragazzo can work too, but fidanzato sounds more clearly romantic and established.
  • Agree for gender and number: fidanzato, fidanzata, fidanzati, fidanzate.

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