Meaning
protégé, favourite
- a protégé or pet student who enjoys special favor and protection from a mentor
- (legal, dated) a ward or minor under guardianship
In a sentence
Il giovane pianista è il pupillo del celebre maestro.
The young pianist is the famous maestro's protégé.
Tutti sanno che Marco è il pupillo del direttore.
Everyone knows that Marco is the director's favourite.
L'allenatore difende sempre i suoi pupilli dalle critiche.
The coach always defends his protégés from criticism.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| pupillo | masculine · singular |
| pupilli | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Feminine form is 'pupilla', but beware: 'pupilla' also means 'pupil of the eye'.