Campari
Campari is the Italian name for a brand of bitter Italian apéritif liqueur.
Did you know?
- Despite its global fame, the word 'Campari' is a proper noun derived from the surname of its creator, Gaspare Campari, making it a person's name rather than a descriptive word.
- In Italy, Campari is often used as a generic term for any bitter red apéritif, even if the drink is a different brand.
- When Italians discuss the general category of bitter liqueurs like Campari, they use the word amaro, which literally means 'bitter'.
Examples in context
- Posso avere un Campari, per favore?Can I have a Campari, please?
- Siamo andati al bar e abbiamo ordinato due Campari.We went to the bar and ordered two Campari.
- Hai comprato il Campari per gli aperitivi?Did you buy the Campari for the aperitifs?
- Il Campari è troppo amaro per me.Campari is too bitter for me.
Example conversation
Martina and Alessandro are at a bar ordering drinks.
- MartinaPrendo un Campari rosso, grazie.I'll have a Campari red, please.
- AlessandroAnche per me un Campari, per favore.A Campari for me too, please.
- MartinaTi piace questo marchio, Alessandro?Do you like this brand, Alessandro?
- AlessandroSì, è un classico imbattibile.Yes, it is an unbeatable classic.
