Meaning
kid, young boy
- a boy, typically around pre-teen or young adolescent age
- an immature person (figurative)
In a sentence
Quel ragazzino gioca a calcio molto bene.
That young boy plays football very well.
Da ragazzino andavo sempre al mare in bicicletta.
As a kid, I always went to the seaside by bike.
Non comportarti come un ragazzino viziato!
Don't act like a spoiled brat!
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| ragazzino | masculine · singular |
| ragazzini | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Diminutive of 'ragazzo'; feminine counterpart is 'ragazzina'.
- Can be used pejoratively to imply childishness or inexperience.