Meaning
son
- child
In a sentence
Mio figlio gioca sempre al parco dopo scuola.
My son always plays at the park after school.
Tuo figlio ha già finito i compiti?
Has your son already finished his homework?
I figli di Laura non vivono più qui.
Laura's children don't live here anymore.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| figlio | masculine · singular |
| figli | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use 'figlio' for 'son' or 'child' (gender-neutral when plural: 'figli'). 'Bambino' means 'child' but not in relation to parents.
- Avoid 'figlio' for 'kid' in casual speech; use 'ragazzo' or 'bambino' instead.
- Plural 'figli' can mean 'sons' or 'children' (mixed gender). 'Figlie' is only daughters.