noun
Uncommon
bello
Bello (noun) means a term of affection for a young man; sweetheart. Example: “She called him her bello as they walked along the seafront.”
noun
1
A term of affection for a young man; sweetheart.
"She called him her bello as they walked along the seafront."
How to use bello
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn affectionate Italian-derived word for a good-looking young man or sweetheart.
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Word forms
- Plural
- bellos
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Etymology
Borrowed from Italian bello, meaning "handsome" or "fella" — related to English "beau."
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What does “bello” mean?
The word “bello” means a term of affection for a young man; sweetheart. In plain terms, an affectionate Italian-derived word for a good-looking young man or sweetheart.
How do you use “bello” in a sentence?
Here is “bello” used in a sentence: “She called him her bello as they walked along the seafront.”
What part of speech is “bello”?
“Bello” is a noun.
Where does the word “bello” come from?
The word “bello” comes from Italian. Borrowed from Italian bello, meaning "handsome" or "fella" — related to English "beau.".
Is “bello” a common word?
“Bello” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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