Meaning
young man
In a sentence
Quel giovanotto lavora al bar sotto casa.
That young man works at the bar downstairs.
Hai visto il giovanotto con la giacca blu?
Did you see the young man in the blue jacket?
Ieri quel giovanotto non è venuto alla festa.
Yesterday that young man didn't come to the party.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| giovanotto | masculine · singular |
| giovanotti | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Giovanotto is slightly old-fashioned and often used by older speakers; ragazzo is the neutral everyday choice.
- It can sound mildly patronizing or scolding, especially when addressing someone directly: Ehi, giovanotto!
- Use it only for males. The feminine giovanotta exists but is much less common in modern speech.