Meaning
sweetie, darling
- An affectionate term of endearment for a romantic partner, child, or pet.
In a sentence
Vieni qui, tesoruccio, la cena è quasi pronta.
Come here, sweetie, dinner is almost ready.
Hai dormito bene, tesoruccio?
Did you sleep well, darling?
Il mio tesoruccio oggi non vuole mangiare le verdure.
My sweetie doesn't want to eat vegetables today.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| tesoruccio | masculine · singular |
| tesorucci | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Informal: used primarily among family members, couples, or toward children.
- Formed from 'tesoro' (treasure) using the affectionate diminutive suffix '-uccio'.