Usage Note
Bimbo is a warm, affectionate word for a young child, used widely in northern and central Italy; the feminine is bimba. English speakers must beware: in English 'bimbo' is a pejorative, but in Italian it is entirely neutral and endearing — never insulting. Bambino is the more widely understood synonym.
Examples
"Il bimbo dorme tranquillo."
Natural Translation
The baby is sleeping peacefully.
Literal Translation
The baby sleeps peaceful.
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