il mio ragazzo
/il ˈmi.o raˈɡat.t͡so/word by word
The English phrase "my boyfriend" is translated into Italian as il mio ragazzo.
il mio ragazzo is a common and neutral way to refer to a male partner in a romantic relationship. While the word ragazzo can mean 'boy', in a romantic context it is the standard way to say 'boyfriend'.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally translates to "the my boy".
Which one should you use?
There are different ways to express this depending on the level of commitment. Use il mio ragazzo for a standard boyfriend. Use il mio fidanzato if the relationship is more serious or if you are engaged, as it can mean "my fiancé" or "my boyfriend". You may also use il mio compagno, which literally means "my companion", to emphasize partnership and emotional connection.
How do you pronounce it?
The phrase consists of 5 syllables.
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Examples in context
- Tom è il mio ragazzo.Tom is my boyfriend.This sentence is useful for identifying someone as your boyfriend.Tatoeba #3996357 by Guybrush88, translation #2273294 by CK
- Non è il mio ragazzo!He's not my boyfriend!This sentence is useful for denying a romantic relationship.Tatoeba #7529228 by Guybrush88, translation #2292462 by Hybrid
- Il mio ragazzo non lo sa.My boyfriend doesn't know.This sentence is useful for stating that your boyfriend is unaware of something.Tatoeba #3369822 by Guybrush88, translation #2835900 by Hybrid
- Oggi esco con il mio ragazzo.Today, I'm going out with my boyfriend.
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Example conversation
Chiara is talking to her friend Matteo about her partner.
- ChiaraIl mio ragazzo è molto simpatico.My boyfriend is very nice.
- MatteoDavvero? Come si chiama?Really? What is his name?
- ChiaraSi chiama Luca.His name is Luca.
- MatteoSpero di conoscerlo presto!I hope to meet him soon!
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (il, mio, ragazzo) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries il, mio, ragazzo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
