fra
slang, youth
Young Italians say fra for "bro", short for fratello ("brother"). Many also use the English word bro as it is.
Meaning: friendly term for a close male friend (noun)
Ways to say it
| Italian | Note |
|---|---|
| fra | slang, youth |
| Fratello | casual |
| Bro | slang, borrowed from English |
Fra is used between friends of about the same age, often at the end of a sentence, as in Ciao fra!
Which one should you use?
Fratello used as a friendly address also appears in speech, especially among young people.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Fra spread through youth speech and music and is heard in many parts of Italy, but it is more at home among teenagers and young adults.
Did you know?
- Fra is short for fratello in the same way English "bro" is short for "brother".
Examples in context
- Ciao fra, come va?Hey bro, how is it going?
- Grazie fra!Thanks bro!
- Ci vediamo dopo, fratello.See you later, bro.
Example conversation
Luca and his friend Davide meet after school in Rome.
- LucaEi fra, vieni stasera?Hey bro, are you coming tonight?
- DavideSì fra, ci sono.Yeah bro, I will be there.
- LucaPerfetto!Perfect!
