cannoli
The English phrase "cannoli" is translated into Italian as cannoli.
The word refers to a tube of fried pastry filled with ricotta. To specify that you are talking about the traditional version from Sicily, you can use the phrase cannoli siciliani.
Meaning: tube of fried pastry filled with ricotta (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
cannoli are a traditional pastry originating from Sicily.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of cannoli is cannolo.
Did you know?
- In Sicily, the phrase cannoli is often associated with the celebration of Carnival. Traditionally, they were prepared to celebrate the transition from winter to spring and were linked to fertility rites.
- The name 'cannolo' is actually a diminutive, meaning 'little reed'. This is a direct reference to the ancient practice of using hollow river canes to form the pastry's signature tube shape.
- In Sicily, a pastry maker who does not fill the cannolo until the moment it is served is considered a true professional. A pre-filled shell becomes soggy and loses its signature crunch.
Examples in context
- I cannoli sono dolci italiani dalla Sicilia.Cannoli are Italian pastries from Sicily.This sentence is useful for identifying the origin of cannoli.Tatoeba #7031733 by Guybrush88, translation #7031043 by Hybrid
- Vorrei due cannoli con le uvette e i canditi.I would like two cannoli, each with both candied fruit and raisins.This sentence is useful for ordering two cannoli with raisins and candied fruit.Tatoeba #3340894 by bailujia, translation #12161891 by ramen_icastico
- Vorrei ordinare un cannolo come dolce, per favore.I would like to order a cannolo for dessert, please.
- Passiamo dalla pasticceria e prendiamo dei cannoli.Let's stop by the bakery and grab some cannoli.
- Questi cannoli sono freschi e croccanti.These cannoli are fresh and crunchy.
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Example conversation
A small pastry shop in the afternoon.
- FrancescoHai voglia di un dolce, Sofia?Do you feel like having a dessert, Sofia?
- SofiaSì, prendiamo dei cannoli?Yes, shall we get some cannoli?
- FrancescoOttima idea, sono deliziosi.Great idea, they are delicious.
- SofiaPrendo solo uno, grazie.I'll just take one, thanks.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
