Meaning
boy, young man
- boy
- young man
- boyfriend
In a sentence
Quel ragazzo gioca sempre a calcio dopo scuola.
That boy always plays soccer after school.
Il tuo ragazzo viene alla festa stasera?
Is your boyfriend coming to the party tonight?
Quel ragazzo studia molto.
That boy studies a lot.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| ragazzo | masculine · singular |
| ragazzi | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use 'ragazzo' for 'boyfriend' only in informal contexts; 'fidanzato' is more serious/long-term.
- Avoid 'ragazzo' for adult men; 'uomo' or 'giovane' is more natural for 'young man' over ~25.
- Plural 'ragazzi' can mean 'guys' (mixed gender) in casual speech, like English 'guys'.