A1NounFeminine
la figlia
daughter
/FEE-lyah/
Plural: figlie
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What does ‘figlia’ mean in English?
Examples in Context
La loro figlia è la più brava in classe.
Their daughter is the best in class.
Ho una figlia di cinque anni che ama disegnare.
I have a five-year-old daughter who loves drawing.
About This Word
The phrase 'figlia di papà' (daddy's girl) in Italian carries a connotation of privilege, similar to English. 'Figlio di mamma' has similar connotations but is used for over-protected adult sons.
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