candy corn
The English phrase candy corn is expressed in Italian as candy corn.
Did you know?
- In Italian, the word for corn is mais, which is a loanword from the French 'maïs'. This differs from the more common Latin-based words for other agricultural crops in the language.
- If an Italian describes the colors of candy corn, they might use the word tricolore, though this usually refers to the green white and red of the national flag.
- Because candy corn is treated as an invariant loanword, an Italian speaker would not add an 's' to make it plural, instead using the article i to indicate multiple candies.
Examples in context
- Mi piacciono molto i candy corn.I really like candy corn.
- Hai comprato dei candy corn per Halloween?Did you buy some candy corn for Halloween?
- Questo sacchetto contiene solo candy corn.This bag contains only candy corn.
Example conversation
Martina and Francesco are looking at Halloween decorations in a shop.
- MartinaGuarda, vendono anche i candy corn qui!Look, they are even selling candy corn here!
- FrancescoDavvero? Ne prendo un pacchetto per te.Really? I'll get a bag for you.
- MartinaGrazie, Francesco, sei molto gentile.Thanks, Francesco, you are very kind.
- FrancescoDi nulla, Martina, è un piacere.You're welcome, Martina, it's a pleasure.
