A1 — Beginnernoun
bambino
child / boy
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
bimboragazzopiccolofanciullofiglio
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
adultoanzianovecchiogenitore
Usage note
'Bambino/a' is a young child (roughly 0-10). 'Ragazzo/a' is older (teen/young adult). 'Bimbo/a' is affectionate. 'Fanciullo' is literary/poetic.
Example
"Il bambino gioca in giardino tutto il pomeriggio."
"The child plays in the garden all afternoon."
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