Meaning
son, child
- son; child (archaic/literary form)
In a sentence
Il mio figliuolo torna tardi stasera.
My son is coming back late tonight.
Hai visto il figliuolo della vicina oggi?
Did you see the neighbor's son today?
Non chiamare così tuo figliuolo davanti a tutti.
Don't call your son that in front of everyone.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| figliuolo | masculine · singular |
| figliuoli | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use 'figliuolo' only in very formal or literary contexts; 'figlio' is the everyday word for 'son'.
- Avoid pluralizing as 'figliuoli'; the standard plural is 'figli'.
- Often used in religious or poetic texts, e.g., the Bible or classical literature.