guagliò
boy, kid, dude (Neapolitan)
Advanced Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation
/ɡwaʎ.ˈʎɔ/
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Cultural Note
A quintessential Neapolitan word meaning 'boy' or 'young man,' used as a casual address similar to 'dude.' The feminine form is 'guagliona.' Deeply embedded in Neapolitan identity and heard constantly on the streets of Naples. Immortalized in countless Neapolitan songs and films.
📝 Example Sentences
Uè guagliò, vieni qua!
Hey kid, come here!
Guagliò, che fai stasera?
Dude, what are you doing tonight?