un bicchiere di vino rosso
/un bikˈkjɛ.re di ˈvi.no ˈros.so/word by word
The Italian phrase for "a glass of red wine" is un bicchiere di vino rosso.
You can use un bicchiere di vino rosso to specify a single serving of red wine. It is useful when ordering in a restaurant or making a request, such as saying Vorrei un bicchiere di vino rosso to mean "I would like a glass of red wine" or asking Potrei avere un bicchiere di vino rosso? for "Could I have a glass of red wine?"
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase breaks down literally as 'a glass of wine red'.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Tuscany, you might encounter the phrase Un gottino di vino rosso, which specifically means "a small glass of red wine".
How do you pronounce it?
The phrase has 7 syllables and the stress is on the 2nd syllable. The IPA pronunciation is /un bikˈkjɛ.re di ˈvi.no ˈros.so/.
Did you know?
- In Italy, you can simply order un rosso when requesting un bicchiere di vino rosso. The noun 'wine' is often omitted because the color alone is enough to identify the drink.
- While un bicchiere is standard, asking for un calice di vino rosso indicates a preference for a stemmed wine glass rather than a flat-bottomed tumbler.
- The word bicchiere shares a common ancestor with the English word 'beaker', through the Latin word 'bicarium'.
Examples in context
- Vorresti un bicchiere di vino rosso?Would you like a glass of red wine?This example shows how to offer someone un bicchiere di vino rosso.Tatoeba #8456736 by Guybrush88, translation #4918110 by gcaplan
- Un bicchiere di vino rosso, per favore.A glass of red wine, please.This example shows how to politely request un bicchiere di vino rosso.Tatoeba #2602327 by Guybrush88, translation #1556508 by brymck
- Tom diede a Mary un bicchiere di vino rosso.Tom handed Mary a glass of red wine.This example shows the action of handing someone un bicchiere di vino rosso.Tatoeba #3149713 by Guybrush88, translation #1868299 by CK
- Vorrei un bicchiere di vino rosso, per favore.I would like a glass of red wine, please.
- Potrei avere un bicchiere di vino rosso, grazie.Could I have a glass of red wine, please?
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Example conversation
Chiara and Lorenzo are at a restaurant ordering drinks.
- ChiaraIo prendo un bicchiere di vino rosso.I'll have a glass of red wine.
- LorenzoOttima scelta, lo prendo anche io.Great choice, I'll have one too.
- ChiaraLo ordiniamo insieme al cameriere?Shall we order them together from the waiter?
- LorenzoSì, chiediamo subito due bicchieri di vino rosso.Yes, let's ask for two glasses of red wine right away.
