Meaning
schoolchild
- A young schoolchild, especially a pupil in primary school.
In a sentence
Lo scolaretto prepara lo zaino per la scuola.
The schoolchild gets his backpack ready for school.
Tutti gli scolaretti ascoltavano con attenzione la maestra.
All the schoolchildren were listening attentively to the teacher.
Perché ti comporti come un timido scolaretto?
Why are you behaving like a shy schoolchild?
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| scolaretto | masculine · singular |
| scolaretti | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Often used affectionately or playfully; the female counterpart is 'scolaretta'.