scolaro
pupil
noun skoh-LAH-roh Rare
Origin: From Latin scholaris, relating to school.
Also means
schoolboy
Usage Note
Scolaro refers to a young student, typically in primary school. The feminine counterpart is scolara. In modern Italian, studente/studentessa or alunno/alunna are more commonly used in formal contexts, while scolaro has a slightly old-fashioned or affectionate tone. The plural is scolari.
Examples
"Lo scolaro alzò la mano per rispondere."
Natural Translation
The pupil raised his hand to answer.
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