bambino
/ˈbam.bi.no/
child
Il bambino gioca nel parco.
The child plays in the park.
general
A young child, typically under the age of 12.
I bambini adorano i gelati.
Children love ice cream.
In Italian, 'bambino' is often used in a general sense to refer to young children, similar to 'child' in English.
Collocations
bambino piccololittle childbambino felicehappy child
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Gender Agreement
'Bambino' is masculine, but 'bambina' is used for girls. For mixed groups, 'bambini' is used.
Gold Rule
Plural Form
The plural of 'bambino' is 'bambini', used for both boys and mixed groups.
Word Origin
From Old Italian 'bambino', derived from the Latin 'bambinus', meaning 'little child'.
Usage Notes
'Bambino' is a gender-neutral term in Italian, though 'bambina' is used specifically for girls. It is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts.
Word Breakdown
bamb
child
root-ino
small or diminutive
suffixDizionario Italiano-Inglese