Meaning
son, boy
- affectionate term for one's son
- kindly form of address to a younger male
In a sentence
Suo figliolo studia medicina a Milano da due anni.
His son has been studying medicine in Milan for two years.
Vieni qui, figliolo, e ascolta quello che ti dico.
Come here, son, and listen to what I'm telling you.
È sempre stato un bravo figliolo, molto premuroso con tutti.
He has always been a good boy, very caring toward everyone.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| figliolo | masculine · singular |
| figlioli | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Diminutive of figlio with an affectionate tone.
- As a form of direct address ('Figliolo, ascolta...'), it often conveys fatherly or elder advice.