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creatura

creature

noun kreh-ah-TOO-rah Rare
People & Society Family

Origin: From Latin creatura.

Also means

child, little one

Usage Note

Creatura covers both 'creature' in the broad sense (any living being) and, affectionately, a small child or baby (quella povera creatura = that poor little thing). The double meaning can cause confusion for English speakers who associate 'creature' only with animals.

Examples

"Quella creatura era spaventata."

Natural Translation

That creature was frightened.

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