Meaning
parent
In a sentence
Ogni genitore vuole il meglio per suo figlio.
Every parent wants the best for their child.
Sei tu il genitore di Luca?
Are you Luca's parent?
I genitori non hanno ancora firmato il modulo.
The parents haven't signed the form yet.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| genitore | masculine · singular |
| genitori | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Usually used in plural or with a possessive: i miei genitori, un genitore. Less common than madre/padre when specifying which parent.
- Genitore is gender-neutral; agreement follows the article: il genitore, la genitrice is rare and formal.
- In schools, forms, and official language, genitore is preferred over mamma/papà.