Meaning
godson, godchild
- A male person in relation to his godfather or godmother; a godson.
- A younger protégé mentored or sponsored by an older person.
In a sentence
Ho comprato un regalo speciale per il compleanno del mio figlioccio.
I bought a special gift for my godson's birthday.
Vedi spesso il tuo figlioccio durante le vacanze estive?
Do you often see your godson during the summer holidays?
Non considerava quel giovane solo un collaboratore, ma un vero figlioccio.
He didn't consider that young man just a coworker, but a true protégé.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| figlioccio | masculine · singular |
| figliocci | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- The feminine equivalent is 'figlioccia' (goddaughter).