Italian · People & Family
"Son" in Italian: figlio
il figlio
Son in Italian is il figlio (FEEL-yoh), a masculine noun. Say mio figlio without the article in the singular. Plural figli can mean sons or children in general. Daughter is figlia.
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How to pronounce figlio
Say it
FEEL-yoh
/ˈfiʎ.ʎo/
Figlio stresses FEEL: FEEL-yoh. Gli sounds like ly. Keep it compact.
"Son" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| il figlio | the son Default masculine noun. | Default masculine noun. |
| mio figlio | my son Possessive without article in singular. | Possessive without article in singular. |
| i figli | the sons; the children Can mean kids of any gender as a group. | Can mean kids of any gender as a group. |
| figlio unico | only child (male) Family-status phrase. | Family-status phrase. |
How to use figlio in real life
- 1School gate
Aspetto mio figlio all'uscita.
I'm waiting for my son at dismissal.
Mio figlio without il.
- 2Phone introduction
Ti passo mio figlio, un attimo.
I'll put my son on, one moment.
Common handoff line.
- 3Family size
Hanno tre figli piccoli.
They have three young children.
Figli as kids in general.
Mistakes English speakers make with figlio
Incorrect: Il mio figlio studia medicina.
Correct: Mio figlio studia medicina.
Skip the article with singular mio/tuo/suo + figlio.
Incorrect: Mia figlio è alto.
Correct: Mio figlio è alto.
Figlio is masculine: mio, not mia.
Good to know
Parents often lead with mio figlio or mia figlia in small talk, then the name. Figli on forms can mean children collectively, so check context before assuming only sons.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Meeting a colleague's family at a party
ChatPal
Quello è mio figlio, Matteo.
That's my son, Matteo.
You
Ciao Matteo! Anche io ho un figlio.
Hi Matteo! I have a son too.
ChatPal
Ah, quanti anni ha tuo figlio?
Oh, how old is your son?
You
Mio figlio ha otto anni.
My son is eight.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Son" in Italian
Do I say il mio figlio?
Usually mio figlio without il. Plural: i miei figli.
Can figli mean daughters too?
As a group word for children, yes. For daughters only, use figlie.
How do I pronounce figlio?
FEEL-yoh. Gli sounds like ly in million.
What is figlio unico?
An only child (boy). For a girl: figlia unica.
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