How to Say “Little Beauty” in Italian

By Alana Carolyn • Updated October 6, 2026

bellina

The Italian phrase for "little beauty" is bellina.

bellina is a term of endearment used to describe someone or something that is small and cute.

Did you know?

While bellina describes something cute, the word bella is used in the common phrase bella ciao, which is a world-famous folk song of resistance and liberation.
The concept of 'beauty' in Italian is so central that bella can be used as a greeting, such as bella! used among friends to say 'hey' or 'what's up'.
In some regional dialects, adding a diminutive like -ina to an adjective can actually be used to soften a criticism or make a negative trait seem less severe.

Examples in context

Che bellina questa gattina!
What a little beauty this kitten is!

Example conversation

Alessandro and Sofia are looking at a small puppy in a pet shop.

Alessandro

Guarda che bellina!
Look what a little beauty!
Sofia

Sì, è davvero adorabile.
Yes, she is truly adorable.
Alessandro

Vuoi portarla a casa?
Do you want to take her home?
Sofia

Sì, mi ha già conquistata.
Yes, she has already won me over.

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About The Author

Alana Carolyn

Ciao, I'm Alana. I've turned my fondness for linguistics into informing English speakers about the common and not-so-common Italian phrases. So, whether it's describing the excitement of cliff jumping or saying "I love Rome" in the most romantic way, I've got you covered. When I'm not helping you navigate the Italian language, I'm busy experimenting with traditional Italian recipes or exploring Venezia. My mission? To share the richness of Italian culture one word at a time. Benvenuto, my friend.

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