noun
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.”
noun
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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 notesIn plain EnglishA baby, often used affectionately or in an artistic/religious context.
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Word forms
- Plural
- bambinos, bambini
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Etymology
Borrowed directly from Italian bambino, "baby boy."
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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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