What does it mean word for word?
The phrase il mio bambino literally translates to 'the my child/baby', because Italian possessive adjectives typically require a definite article.
Which one should you use?
il mio bambino is the standard way to refer to a male baby. If the baby is female, you should use la mia bambina. For a more affectionate way to say 'my little one', you can use il mio piccolo. Additionally, when referring to a baby affectionately, one might use the word amore (love).
Is it said differently in some regions?
The colloquial terms il mio pupo and la mia pupa are commonly used in central and southern Italy. In Southern Italy, specifically in areas like Naples, the term la mia pupetta is used to refer to a female baby.
How does it change in a sentence?
If the baby is female, the masculine form il mio bambino changes to the feminine la mia bambina.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation of il mio bambino is /il ˈmi.o bamˈbi.no/. It has 5 syllables and the stress is on the 2nd syllable.
Did you know?
- The word bambino is based on bambo, which is an onomatopoeic word meant to mimic the first stammering sounds a child makes.
Examples in context
- Sto allattando al seno il mio bambino.I'm breast-feeding my baby.This sentence is useful for describing the act of breastfeeding il mio bambino.Tatoeba #5411660 by Guybrush88, translation #320948 by CM
- Il mio bambino ha una malattia ereditaria.My baby has a hereditary disease.This sentence is useful for mentioning that il mio bambino has a hereditary disease.Tatoeba #950181 by Guybrush88, translation #245940 by CK
- Ho bisogno di pannolini per il mio bambino.I need nappies for my baby.This sentence is useful for expressing a need for nappies for il mio bambino.Tatoeba #10697030 by Guybrush88, translation #10696159 by tokzyk
- Il mio bambino è così adorabile!My baby is so adorable!
- Non vedo l'ora di riabbracciare il mio piccolo.I can't wait to hug my little one.
- Guarda quanto è carino il mio pupo!Look how cute my baby is!
- La mia bimba mi fa sorridere ogni giorno.My baby girl makes me smile every day.
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Matteo and Chiara are discussing their child's sleep patterns.
- MatteoIl mio bambino non dorme mai di notte.My baby never sleeps at night.
- ChiaraForse ha solo fame, Matteo.Maybe he is just hungry, Matteo.
- MatteoSpero che il mio bambino dorma presto stasera.I hope my baby sleeps early tonight.
- ChiaraSperiamo entrambi, caro.Let's both hope so, dear.
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (il, mio, bambino) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bambino, il, mio, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
