Bambino

/bæmˈbiːnoʊ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A young child or infant, especially in Italian contexts.

The parents were delighted to see their bambino take his first steps.

Used affectionately to refer to a child.

She picked up the little bambino and gave him a hug.

A term used in Italian to denote a baby or small child.

In the restaurant, the waiter brought a high chair for the bambino.

Commonly used in informal contexts to refer to toddlers.

The park was filled with bambini playing on the swings.

Italian, diminutive of 'bambino', meaning 'child' or 'baby'.

bambino grande

A term used affectionately for a bigger child or kid.

bambini in famiglia

Referring to children in the family.

infante

A term used for a young prince or noble child.

juvenile

Referring to a young person or youth.

A small child, often used in a playful or affectionate context.

Come here, my little bambino!

In some contexts, it may refer to a young inexperienced person.

He's just a bambino when it comes to sports.