Martedì Grasso
Shrove Tuesday / Fat Tuesday / Mardi Gras
Intermediate Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation
/marˈte.di ˈɡras.so/
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Cultural Note
Martedì Grasso is the climax of Carnevale, the last day of indulgence before the Lenten fast begins on Ash Wednesday. Traditional sweets include chiacchiere (also called frappe, crostoli, or bugie depending on the region) and castagnole.
📝 Example Sentences
Martedì Grasso è l'ultimo giorno di Carnevale.
Shrove Tuesday is the last day of Carnival.
A Martedì Grasso si mangiano le chiacchiere.
On Shrove Tuesday we eat chiacchiere (fried pastries).