nounnoun
la ragazza
girl
Definition & meaning
Ragazza means girl or young woman. Depending on the context, it can also mean girlfriend or female partner.
Grammar & Word origin
A feminine noun; its plural is ragazze . The masculine form is ragazzo , meaning “boy” or “young man.”
The word’s origin is uncertain; it may derive from Arabic raqqāṣ, meaning “messenger” or “courier.”
Synonyms & antonyms
- fanciulla — “girl” or “maiden”; more literary and old-fashioned.
- giovane — “young person”; gender-neutral and less specific.
- fidanzata — “girlfriend” or “fiancée”; specifically indicates a romantic relationship.
- ragazzo — “boy” or “young man”; the masculine counterpart, rather than a strict antonym.
Common phrases & collocations
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Examples
La ragazza legge un libro.noun
The girl reads a book.
La ragazza corre veloce al mercato.noun
The girl runs fast to the market.
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