bourbon
bourbon is the Italian word for the English phrase bourbon.
This noun refers to a specific type of whiskey.
Meaning: type of whiskey (noun)
Did you know?
- In Italy, the word bourbon is more frequently associated with the Casa di Borbone, the royal dynasty that ruled Naples and Sicily, than with the American drink.
- Italian speakers may confuse bourbon with bourbon vanilla (vaniglia bourbon), which is a common ingredient in Italian pastries and gelato.
- Because 'bourbon' is a loanword, it remains unchanged in its plural form, so you would say 'i bourbon' to refer to multiple bottles.
Examples in context
- Mi piacerebbe un bicchiere di whiskey bourbon, per favore.I would like a glass of bourbon whiskey, please.
- Ho voglia di un whiskey americano, magari un bel bourbon.I feel like having an American whiskey, maybe a nice bourbon.
- Stamattina mi sveglio con l'esigenza di un buon bourbon.This morning, I wake up with the need for a good bourbon.
- Prendo un bourbon, per favore.I'll have a bourbon, please.
- Ti piace il bourbon con molto ghiaccio?Do you like bourbon with lots of ice?
- Questo bourbon ha un aroma di vaniglia.This bourbon has a vanilla aroma.
Example conversation
At a cocktail bar in the evening.
- AlessandroVuoi provare questo bourbon?Do you want to try this bourbon?
- GiuliaSì, sembra molto buono.Yes, it looks very good.
- AlessandroÈ un bourbon pregiato.It is a fine bourbon.
- GiuliaGrazie per l'assaggio, Alessandro.Thanks for the tasting, Alessandro.
