Italian Word of the Day: Ladro (thief / burglar / robber)

The generic noun used to refer to someone who steals is ladro in Italian. When referring to a woman, it is possible to use the feminine equivalent ladra. ladro thief The definite and indefinite articles for ladro and ladra are as follows: Figuratively speaking, you can use this word to describe someone who engages in …

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Italian Word of the Day: Mammone (mama’s boy)

For the first year of my son’s life, he had a fairly strong preference for his father, constantly wanting to be held by him and searching for him when he wasn’t around. Now that he’s older, he has become much more of a mammone, which is the word for a mama’s boy (or mummy’s boy) …

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Italian Word of the Day: Pompiere (fireman / firefighter)

Yesterday, my son was over the moon when a real-life firefighter came to our house to check the fire alarms. And today, he’s off to the fire station with his class to see the fire engines up close! Could life get any more exciting for a young boy? In Italian, the word for firefighter is …

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Italian Word of the Day: Genitore (parent)

Since becoming a genitore (parent), my life has been turned on its head. Tempo libero has become a distant dream, and every day is a whirlwind of activities and responsibilities. Yet, despite the challenges, the joy and fulfilment I find in watching my little boy grow and thrive make every moment worthwhile. genitore parent Genitore …

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5 Ways to Say “Dad” in Italian

Fatherhood – known as paternità in Italian – plays an extremely important role in family and society, and Italy is no exception. In fact, in the Italian language, there are six different ways to refer to the most important male figure in our lives. And with Father’s Day (la Festa del Papà) just around the …

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