fratello minore
/fraˈtɛl.lo miˈno.re/word by word
The Italian phrase for "younger brother" is fratello minore.
Meaning: single-word translations (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of fratello (brother) and minore (minor or lesser).
How does it change in a sentence?
Using the diminutive suffix -ino on fratello creates fratellino, which is a common way to refer to a younger brother affectionately.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 5 syllables, with the stress on the 2nd syllable. The IPA is /fraˈtɛl.lo miˈno.re/.
Did you know?
- The word fratello is actually a diminutive itself, originating from the Latin frātellus, which was a smaller version of frāter.
- In many Italian regions, when talking about a younger brother, people might refer to him as the piccolo di casa, meaning 'the little one of the house'.
- The term fratello is used in Italian religious contexts to address monks or friars, regardless of biological relation.
Examples in context
- Ha un fratello minore?Do you have a younger brother?This sentence is useful for asking if someone has a fratello minore.Tatoeba #4472372 by Guybrush88, translation #4016831 by CK
- È il mio fratello minore.He's my younger brother.This sentence is useful for identifying someone as one's fratello minore.Tatoeba #1083930 by Guybrush88, translation #511852 by CK
- Tom ha un fratello minore.Tom has a younger brother.This sentence is useful for stating that Tom has a fratello minore.Tatoeba #5079654 by Guybrush88, translation #5079323 by CK
- Questo è il mio fratello minore.This is my younger brother.
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Example conversation
Martina and Alessandro are talking about their families.
- MartinaHai fratelli o sorelle, Alessandro?Do you have any brothers or sisters, Alessandro?
- AlessandroSì, ho un fratello minore.Yes, I have a younger brother.
- MartinaQuanti anni ha il tuo fratello minore?How old is your younger brother?
- AlessandroHa solo dieci anni.He is only ten years old.
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (fratello, minore) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries fratello, minore, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
