ragazzo

Italian

Etymology

From Medieval Latin *ragatius, most probably ultimately from Arabic رَقَّاص‎ (raqqāṣ, “messenger, courier”), or alternatively from Ancient Greek ῥάκος (rhákos, “rag, tatter”, suggesting the clothing).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /raˈɡat.t͡so/
  • Rhymes: -attso
  • Hyphenation: ra‧gàz‧zo

Noun

ragazzo m (plural ragazzi, feminine ragazza)

  1. boy, young man
    Synonyms: giovane, adolescente
  2. boyfriend
    Synonyms: fidanzato, moroso
  3. (obsolete) young apprentice (e.g. in a workshop)
    Synonyms: apprendista, commesso, garzone

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Further reading
  • “ragazzo” in Vocabolario Treccani
  • “ragazzo” in Sinonimi e Contrari Treccani
  • “ragazzo” in Dizionario di Italiano, Garzanti Linguistica
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