What is an Italian girlfriend called?

There are two main ways to say “girlfriend” and “boyfriend” in Italian: ragazzo/a or fidanzato/a. The former is used by young couples, usually when they are dating, while the latter is for serious relationships and also means fiance.
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What is a Goomah?

Goomah — Mistress or girlfriend. It comes from the Italian comare, which means godmother or second mother. In other words, someone who takes care of you. Goomba — Compatriot or fellow comrade. It's a take on compaesano.
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What do Italian lovers call each other?

Amore (love) is the default option that many women choose when addressing that special man in their life. Amore mio (my love) and amore bello (beautiful love) are popular variations, although the latter can also be used for a friend as a joke.
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What does BAE in Italian mean?

fidanzata {f} bae (also: betrothed, bride, fiancée, girlfriend)
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What do you call an Italian wife?

The word for wife in Italian is moglie (feminine plural: mogli), which comes from the Latin mŭlier meaning woman, wife or mistress.
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What is Missus Italian?

[ˈmɪsɪz ] noun (informal) 1. the missus (wife) mia moglie.
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What does Señorita mean in Italian?

noun, plural si·gno·ri·nas, Italian si·gno·ri·ne [see-nyaw-ree-ne]. a conventional Italian term of address or title of respect for a girl or unmarried woman, either used separately or prefixed to the name.
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What name means love in Italian?

Amore is Italian for love. While this is an Italian name, as a word amore has seeped deeply enough into the English language for most people to know that it's the Italian word for love.
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What does Minaj mean in Italian?

marriage , family-life.
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What does Ciao Bella?

Ciao bella is an informal Italian expression literally meaning “goodbye (or hello), beautiful.”
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What is sweet girl in Italian?

Italian Translation. ragazza dolce.
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How do you address a lover in Italian?

How To Say: Words of Endearment in Italian
  1. Caro/cara - dear.
  2. Tesoro – darling (translates literally to 'treasure')
  3. Amore – love.
  4. Stella/stellina – literally, 'star'
  5. Gioia – literally, 'joy'
  6. Angelo – angel, to express gratitude, i.e. grazie per l'aiuto, sei un angelo – thanks for your help, you're an angel.
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How do you introduce your girlfriend in Italian?

With a polite question: Posso presentarti/presentarle? a) Informal: Posso presentarti Mary? [Pohs-soh preh-zehn-tahr-tee Mary?] (May I introduce you Mary?)
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Is goombah a slur?

When used by non-Italians to refer to Italians or Italian-Americans, however, "goombah" is often derogatory in nature or deployed as an ethnic slur, implying a stereotypical Italian-American male, thug, or mafioso. Also used as a term of endearment among men (who are friends) in Italian culture.
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What is Gabagool slang for?

Join Now. In the case of gabagool, it's a combination of end vowels being deleted, "oh" sounds being raised, and what linguists call "voiceless consonants," namely "k" and "c" sounds, being turned into "voiced" consonants, which, in this case, amounts to "g" sounds. So, wanna get your Soprano on? Start with capicola.
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What is a Goomer Italian?

Goomar (also gooma or comar): Can mean "godmother," but in "Soprano"-speak is most often used to denote a mistress. Goombah: Linguistically, the male version of goomar. But it almost always refers to an older friend or associate who acts in the role of protector or mentor.
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What does chooch mean in Italian?

Yes, Chooch means “a person without common sense” in Italian slang, from the word ciuccio, from which “chooch” is derived. Literally ciuccio is Italian for a pacifier for children.
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What does Ciccio mean in Italian?

ciccio m (plural cicci) (familiar) honey, sugar (affectionate name)
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What does Oh Madone mean in Italian?

Madone – This popular Italian American term in the Sopranos is a unique way of saying: Madonna (The Mother of Mary). Goomar – The Sopranos mention Goomar in the series. This refers to a 'mistress' in the show, but it actually means: 'a godmother' or 'an old friend. '
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What is the meaning of Mia in Italian?

The name has since come to be linked to the Italian word mia, meaning mine, and is also recognized as a derivation from the Slavic word Mila, meaning dear or darling.
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How do you call your wife romantic?

Sweet Nicknames For Wife
  1. Sweetie: A common nickname when you want her to pamper you.
  2. Sweetheart: A classic nickname that will never go out of style.
  3. Wifey: This is a popular and sweet nickname for the wife.
  4. Bumblebee: Perfect nickname for someone who is always busy and the life of the party.
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What name means pure love?

APHRODITE. Aphrodite was the goddess of love and beauty in Greek mythology.
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What do you call an unmarried Italian woman?

signorina - an Italian courtesy title for an unmarried woman; equivalent to `Miss', it is either used alone or before a name. unmarried woman - a woman who is not married. 2. Signorina - an Italian title or form of address for an unmarried woman.
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How do you address a girl in Italian?

Signorina is used to address a very young woman but if you know she is married she becomes signora. Signora is used for married women and all older women. If in doubt, or in a business situation, use signora.
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Is Senora Italian?

Signora definition

Mrs.; Madam: Italian title of respect.
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