Do you know what is bambino?

Question

Folks, I have searched. The word bambino is not in the dictionary. A search of Q&A revealed that this is an Italian word which means a small child. However, during my travels, I have found that this word is used very often by Colombians to mean the same as in Italian. So does that usage make this word Spanish? (Or Colombian regional?)

I am interested in knowing in what other countries this word is used often. Thank you!

It is Italian. Maybe others just like using it. :) - rac1, Apr 27, 2014

Answer 1

It's become international, like the Spanish' mañana' which is also understood readily just about everywhere. Or ' siesta'.

Yes, exactly! - rac1, Apr 28, 2014

Thanks, Annie! You have very good understanding of the world. - Raja-jani, Apr 28, 2014

Yes, Annie, very true! :) although I suspect that there are some people who use the word very freely without having much idea of how it should be used! properly - FELIZ77, Apr 28, 2014

Answer 2

Bambino is indeed the Italian word for (young) child.

bambino (Italian) = niño (Spanish) criança (Braz Port) enfant (French) = Child (English)

Many countries adopt foreign words and assimilate them into their vocabularies but this does not mean that the word changes its origen! It remains an Italian word!

The French use some English words and may change them a little, for example; el sandwich and le weekend, The Engish use: nada, (nothing in Spanish ) déjà vu (already seen in French) and many other expressions from various languages

I hope this helps

footnote: Perhaps someone else could add the Romanian for child? lol then we would have the romance family covered in advance just in case anyone else wants to know it in a different language. lol Sorry, just my sense of humour!

Yes, it helps. Thanks! - Raja-jani, Apr 28, 2014

Good, glad to be of service! :) - FELIZ77, Apr 28, 2014

Answer 3

It is an italian word meaning baby, child, etc. and there is a Bambino who is a music artist.

Could be someones name as well. - jphip, Apr 27, 2014

:) - FELIZ77, Apr 28, 2014

Thanks! - Raja-jani, Apr 28, 2014