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bambino

[bam-bee-noh, bahm-, bahm-bee-naw]

noun

plural

bambinos 
,

plural

bambini .
  1. a small child or baby.

  2. an image of the infant Jesus.



bambino

/ ²ú泾ˈ²ú¾±Ë²Ôəʊ /

noun

  1. informalÌýa young child, esp an Italian one

  2. a representation of the infant Jesus

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51³Ô¹Ï History and Origins

Origin of bambino1

1755–65; < Italian, equivalent to bamb ( o ) childish (perhaps originally nursery word) + -ino diminutive suffix
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51³Ô¹Ï History and Origins

Origin of bambino1

C18: from Italian
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Example Sentences

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She claims she even uses words and mannerisms such as "mamma mia", "bambino" and "si" in conversation without realising it.

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Mr. Adler hesitated and a woman burst into the room screaming: “bambini, bambini†— “children, children†— and two girls and a boy popped out of what turned out to be a cradle.

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“She ran out in front of the guns, screaming bambino, bambino, bambino,†he said.

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While the bambinos frolic in the kiddie pool, adults can relax in hot tubs and visit the poolside bar for cocktails, lunch or light dinner snacks.

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The Crowd Mostly adult; children can order from the “bambini†menu.

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When To Use

What does bambino mean?

Bambino is the Italian word for a "male child or baby." It can also be used as a nickname or term of endearment for a man more generally.

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