carino

cute

adjective kah-REE-noh Rare

Also means

nice, pretty

Usage Note

Carino is a versatile adjective meaning cute, attractive, or simply 'nice' — slightly warmer than bello but less intense. It agrees in gender and number: carina (f), carini (m pl), carine (f pl). It can describe people, objects, gestures, or places. Calling someone carino is a mild compliment; bellissimo is stronger. Colloquially, che carino! means 'how sweet/cute!'

Examples

"Che bambino carino!"

Natural Translation

What a cute child!

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