bel bambino
The English phrase "beautiful baby" is translated into Italian as bel bambino.
This phrase is used to describe a young child who is physically attractive.
Which one should you use?
Bel bambino specifically refers to a male baby. If you are referring to a female baby, you should use bella bambina.
How does it change in a sentence?
If the baby is female, the adjective and noun must change to the feminine forms bella bambina. To refer to multiple beautiful babies in the plural, use belli bambini.
Did you know?
- The word bambino is thought to be an onomatopoeic imitation of the first, shaky sounds a child makes when learning to speak.
- Italian culture often uses the term tesoro (treasure) as a common alternative to 'baby' or 'sweetie' when addressing a beautiful child.
- While English speakers often use 'baby' to mean a romantic partner, calling an Italian person bambino in a romantic context would simply mean you are calling them a 'small child'.
Examples in context
- Il tuo bimbo bellissimo è cresciuto così velocemente!Your beautiful baby boy has grown so fast!
- Che bimba bellissima hai, mia cara amica!What a beautiful baby girl you have, my dear friend!
- È un bel bambino.He is a beautiful baby.
- Hai proprio un bel bambino.You really have a beautiful baby.
- Guarda, che bel bambino!Look, what a beautiful baby!
Example conversation
Martina and Lorenzo are visiting a friend's new baby.
- MartinaGuarda che bel bambino!Look what a beautiful baby!
- LorenzoSì, è proprio adorabile.Yes, he is truly adorable.
- MartinaÈ un bel bambino, Lorenzo.He is a beautiful baby, Lorenzo.
- LorenzoHai ragione, è splendido.You are right, he is splendid.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bambino, CC BY-SA 4.0.
