fidanzato
/fi.danˈt͡sa.to/masculine
The Italian word for boyfriend is fidanzato. Wiktionary also lists ragazzo.
Meaning: male partner in a romantic relationship (noun)
Ways to say it
| Italian | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| fidanzato | /fi.danˈt͡sa.to/ | masculine |
| ragazzo | /raˈɡat.t͡so/ | masculine |
Both ragazzo and fidanzato are used to refer to a male partner in a romantic relationship. When introducing or referring to your own boyfriend, you typically use the possessive adjective to say il mio ragazzo.
Which one should you use?
Ragazzo literally translates to 'boy' and is used to mean boyfriend, while fidanzato can refer to a boyfriend or an engaged partner.
How does it change in a sentence?
To say 'girlfriend', use the feminine form ragazza instead of the masculine ragazzo. To say 'fiancée' or a serious girlfriend, use the feminine form fidanzata.
How do you pronounce it?
The word fidanzato has 4 syllables, with the stress on the 3rd syllable: /fi.danˈtsa.to/.
Did you know?
- The word ragazzo might trace its roots back to the Arabic word raqqāṣ, meaning a 'delivery boy' or 'courier'.
- Because fidanzato implies a higher level of commitment, using it too early in a relationship can be a major social faux pas.
- In Italy, referring to a partner as il mio ragazzo is common even for adults in their thirties, as it emphasizes the romantic nature of the bond over the age of the person.
Examples in context
- Io ho un ragazzo.I have a boyfriend.This sentence is useful for stating that you have a boyfriend using ragazzo.Tatoeba #6571776 by Guybrush88, translation #3947203 by Balamax
- È il suo ragazzo.That's her boyfriend.This sentence is useful for identifying someone's boyfriend using ragazzo.Tatoeba #7140169 by Guybrush88, translation #1357090 by sacredceltic
- Non ha un ragazzo?Don't you have a boyfriend?This sentence is useful for asking a question about whether someone has a boyfriend using ragazzo.Tatoeba #2809057 by Guybrush88, translation #2809053 by CK
- Ho conosciuto il mio fidanzato durante il mio viaggio in Italia.I met my boyfriend during my trip to Italy.
- Che cosa farai stasera con il tuo ragazzo?What are you doing tonight with your boyfriend?
- 513 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Giulia and Alessandro are talking at a coffee shop.
- GiuliaIl tuo fidanzato è venuto?Did your boyfriend come?
- AlessandroNo, il mio fidanzato è al lavoro.No, my boyfriend is at work.
- GiuliaCapisco, è un tipo molto impegnato.I see, he is a very busy guy.
- AlessandroSì, è sempre molto occupato.Yes, he is always very busy.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “boyfriend” translations and entries fidanzato, ragazzo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries fidanzato, ragazzo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
