figlio
son, child (male)
Beginner Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation
/ˈfiʎ.ʎo/
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Cultural Note
Italy has one of the lowest birth rates in Europe, making the 'figlio unico' (only child) increasingly common. The plural 'figli' can refer to children of any gender. Italian sons traditionally maintain a very close relationship with their mothers well into adulthood.
📝 Example Sentences
Il loro figlio studia all'università di Bologna.
Their son studies at the University of Bologna.
È il figlio unico della famiglia.
He is the only child of the family.
Hanno un figlio e due figlie.
They have one son and two daughters.