Bambino

Pronunciation: /ˌbæmˈbiːnoʊ/

Bambino (noun)

  1. A baby or very young child, used in Italian and in English when referring to a child in a friendly way.
  2. A nickname for a young player, especially in sports, meaning a promising child or youngster.

Examples

  • The bambino slept peacefully in the room.
  • The bambino smiled when the parent sang softly.