passeggino
/pas.sedˈd͡ʒi.no/
The Italian phrase for baby stroller is passeggino.
passeggino refers to a wheeled carriage used for transporting a baby or small child.
What does it mean word for word?
The word is a diminutive of passeggio (a stroll or walk), so it literally means little stroll.
Which one should you use?
Use passeggino for a lightweight stroller designed for older babies. For the larger, more substantial pram or bassinet used for newborns, use carrozzina.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of passeggino is passeggini.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 4 syllables and the stress is on the 3rd syllable: /pas.sedˈdʒi.no/.
Did you know?
- In Italy, the distinction between a carrozzina and a passeggino is strictly observed based on the child's ability to sit up, as using a passeggino too early is often seen as a risk to the infant's spine.
- The word passeggino shares a root with the English word 'promenade', as both derive from the Latin 'passus', meaning 'a step'.
- While passeggino describes the stroller, the act of taking a baby for a walk is often called fare il giretto, which implies a short, leisurely loop rather than a destination-led trip.
Examples in context
- Ho preso una carrozzina nuova per il bambino.I bought a new baby stroller for the child.
- Devo mettere il bambino nel passeggino.I have to put the baby in the stroller.
- Il passeggino è nel bagagliaio dell'auto.The baby stroller is in the car trunk.
- Devo comprare un passeggino nuovo.I need to buy a new baby stroller.
- Il passeggino è molto comodo per il bambino.The baby stroller is very comfortable for the baby.
Example conversation
Lorenzo and Martina are in a baby store.
- MartinaGuarda questo passeggino, Lorenzo.Look at this baby stroller, Lorenzo.
- LorenzoÈ bello, ma è troppo pesante.It is nice, but it is too heavy.
- MartinaAllora cerchiamo un passeggino più leggero.Then let's look for a lighter baby stroller.
- LorenzoSì, cerchiamo un modello più pratico.Yes, let's look for a more practical model.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry passeggino, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
