premuroso
/pre.muˈro.zo/
The Italian word for caring is premuroso.
premuroso is an adjective used to describe someone or something that is kind, sensitive or empathetic.
Meaning: kind, sensitive, empathetic (adj)
What does it mean word for word?
The adjective premuroso is derived from the noun premura, which means care, attention or concern.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form of the adjective changes to match the gender and number of the noun it describes: use premurosa for feminine singular nouns, premurosi for masculine plural nouns and premurose for feminine plural nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has four syllables, with the stress on the third syllable: /pre.muˈro.zo/.
When do people say it?
While not directly related to the word premuroso, Italian speakers use endearing terms such as tesoro (treasure) and cuore mio (my heart) to express affection.
Did you know?
- The root word premura can describe both a kind tenderness and a frantic sense of urgency. In some contexts, having premura means you are rushing to get something done quickly.
- While premuroso is positive, calling someone troppo premuroso can sometimes imply they are being overbearing or smothering.
- The word premura can be used in a legal or formal context to refer to the 'due diligence' or the specific care required to fulfill a duty.
Examples in context
- Dan era un padre molto premuroso.Dan was a very caring father.This sentence shows how to describe a person using premuroso.Tatoeba #5107245 by Guybrush88, translation #3991418 by Amastan
- È importante favorire un ambiente premuroso.It's important to foster a caring environment.This sentence demonstrates how to describe an environment using premuroso.Tatoeba #13030462 by Nuel, translation #13030461 by Nuel
- Sono qui per prendermi cura di te.I am here to take care of you.
- Ti ho sempre mostrato affetto e stima.I have always shown you affection and esteem.
- Sento tanto affetto per te.I feel a lot of affection for you.
- Ho preparato una cena speciale per te.I have prepared a special dinner for you.
- Amore, devi prenderti cura di te stesso.Darling, you need to take care of yourself.
- Vorrei farti capire quanto mi stai a cuore.I want you to understand how much you mean to me.
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Example conversation
Chiara and Francesco are discussing a mutual friend's behavior.
- ChiaraMarco è un amico molto premuroso.Marco is a very caring friend.
- FrancescoSì, è sempre attento ai bisogni altrui.Yes, he is always attentive to the needs of others.
- ChiaraÈ difficile trovare persone così.It is hard to find people like that.
- FrancescoHai ragione, è davvero speciale.You are right, he is truly special.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry premuroso, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
