premuroso
/pre.muˈro.zo/
The English phrase "doting" can be translated into Italian as premuroso.
The adjective premuroso is used to describe someone who shows excessive love and care for someone. While the English word "doting" can sometimes imply a weakness or excessive indulgence, premuroso in Italian focuses more on being attentive, thoughtful and careful with one's care for others.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective must agree in gender and number with the person being described. The masculine singular form is premuroso, and the feminine singular form is premurosa. For groups, use the masculine plural premurosi or the feminine plural premurose.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /pre.muˈro.zo/. It has 4 syllables, with the stress on the 3rd syllable.
Did you know?
- The root premura can also describe a sense of urgency or haste, meaning a premuroso person is not just caring but often quick to anticipate a need before it is even asked for.
- In Italian culture, being premuroso is often demonstrated through small, specific actions like offering a glass of water or adjusting a blanket, rather than just through verbal expressions of affection.
- While premuroso is positive, if you are too doting to the point of being annoying, an Italian might call you apprensivo, implying an anxious or stifling kind of care.
Examples in context
- Sono una nonna molto premurosaI am a very doting grandmother
- Un padre premuroso.A doting father.
- È un padre molto premuroso.He is a very doting father.
- Grazie per essere stato così premuroso con me.Thank you for being so doting with me.
Example conversation
Francesco and Giulia are talking about Francesco's father.
- FrancescoMio padre è troppo premuroso con me.My father is too doting with me.
- GiuliaÈ dolce, ma a volte è stancante.It's sweet, but sometimes it's tiring.
- FrancescoSì, non smette mai di preoccuparsi.Yes, he never stops worrying.
- GiuliaÈ solo perché ti vuole bene, Francesco.It's only because he loves you, Francesco.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry premuroso, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
