A1NounMasculine
il figlio
son / child
/FEE-lyoh/
Plural: figli
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What does ‘figlio’ mean in English?
Examples in Context
Il loro figlio maggiore ha appena compiuto diciotto anni.
Their eldest son has just turned eighteen.
Hanno tre figli: due maschi e una femmina.
They have three children: two boys and one girl.
About This Word
Figli (plural) can mean 'children' (sons and daughters combined). 'Figlio unico' means only child. In informal speech, Italians often refer to their children as 'i ragazzi' (the kids/young people).
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