What does fratelli in Italian mean?

What is the meaning of the word fratelli in Italian? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use fratelli in Italian.

The word fratelli in Italian means brother, sibling, brother, pal, comrade, milk-sibling, foster sibling, brother in Christ, older brother, elder brother, youngest sibling, younger sibling, Big Brother. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word fratelli

brother

sostantivo maschile (figlio maschio degli stessi genitori)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Mio fratello non ha mai avuto voglia di lavorare.
My brother has never wanted to work.

sibling

sostantivo plurale maschile (figli degli stessi genitori)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
In quella famiglia sono tre fratelli: due femmine e un maschio. Hai fratelli o sei figlio unico?
There are three siblings in that family: two girls and a boy.

brother

sostantivo maschile (confratello) (religion)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Fratello Giovanni è sempre a disposizione per dispensare buoni consigli.
Brother Giovanni is always available to give good advice.

pal, comrade

sostantivo maschile (figurato (amico stretto)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Vado sempre fuori a bere con i miei fratelli la sera.
I always go out for drinks with my pals in the evening.

milk-sibling, foster sibling

brother in Christ

older brother, elder brother

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Avere un fratello maggiore vuol dire poter contare sempre su qualcuno che ci tiri fuori dai guai.
Having an older brother means you can always count on someone to get you out of trouble.

youngest sibling, younger sibling

Big Brother

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