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bambino

bam-BEE-noh

Bambino (noun) means a baby or young child, especially in art depicting the infant Christ. Example: “The nativity scene featured a carved wooden bambino in the manger.”

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A baby or young child, especially in art depicting the infant Christ.
"The nativity scene featured a carved wooden bambino in the manger."

How to use bambino

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA baby, often used affectionately or in an artistic/religious context.

Word forms

bambinos plural, bambini plural

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The nativity scene featured a carved wooden _____ in the manger.

Etymology

Borrowed directly from Italian bambino, "baby boy."

Origin: Italian

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Frequently asked questions

What does “bambino” mean?

The word “bambino” means a baby or young child, especially in art depicting the infant Christ. In plain terms, a baby, often used affectionately or in an artistic/religious context.

How do you pronounce “bambino”?

“Bambino” is pronounced bam-BEE-noh (/bæmˈbinoʊ/ in IPA).

How do you use “bambino” in a sentence?

Here is “bambino” used in a sentence: “The nativity scene featured a carved wooden bambino in the manger.”

What part of speech is “bambino”?

“Bambino” is a noun.

Where does the word “bambino” come from?

The word “bambino” comes from Italian. Borrowed directly from Italian bambino, "baby boy.".

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