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Etymology

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Alteration of брат (brat), influenced by Italian fratello.

Pronunciation

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Noun

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брате́лло (bratɛ́llom anim (indeclinable) (criminal slang)

  1. (humorous) bro, brother, mate (form of address)
  2. gangster, mobster (member of a братва́ (bratvá))