gelato
gelato, ice cream
Beginner Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation
/dʒeˈlaːto/
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Cultural Note
Italian gelato differs from American ice cream -- it has less fat, less air, and more intense flavor. A good gelateria makes its gelato fresh daily. Italians tip: if the pistachio gelato is bright green, it's artificial; real pistachio gelato is a muted brownish-green.
📝 Example Sentences
Prendiamo un gelato e passeggiamo sul lungomare.
Let's get a gelato and stroll along the seafront.
Il gelato artigianale e molto diverso da quello industriale.
Artisanal gelato is very different from the industrial kind.
Che gusto preferisci? Io prendo pistacchio.
What flavor do you prefer? I'll have pistachio.