Meaning
rascal, brat
- a lively, mischievous child
- a street urchin (literary or historical)
In a sentence
Smetti di fare il monello e mettiti a fare i compiti!
Stop being a rascal and get to work on your homework!
Quel monello ha nascosto le chiavi di casa sotto il divano.
That little rascal hid the house keys under the sofa.
Nonostante sia un po' monello, tutti i vicini gli vogliono bene.
Even though he is a bit of a rascal, all the neighbors are fond of him.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| monello | masculine · singular |
| monelli | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Usually used affectionately towards playful or slightly naughty children rather than seriously insulting.
- The feminine equivalent is 'monella'.