caviale
/kaˈvja.le/masculine
The English word caviar is translated into Italian as caviale.
caviale is a masculine noun referring to the roe of the sturgeon or other large fish (black caviar).
Meaning: roe of the sturgeon or other large fish (black caviar) (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
The word has three syllables, and the stress is on the second syllable: /kaˈvja.le/.
Did you know?
- The Italian word caviale actually traces its roots back to the Turkish word 'havyar', which traveled through various linguistic paths to reach Europe.
- In Italy, caviale is traditionally served on a mother-of-pearl spoon because metal can alter the delicate flavor of the roe.
- While caviale specifically refers to sturgeon roe, Italians use uova di pesce for the more common fish roe found on pasta.
Examples in context
- Io mangiai del caviale.I ate caviar.Tatoeba #3488508 by Guybrush88, translation #2413 by CK
- Loro mangiano del caviale.They eat caviar.Tatoeba #14040812 by Guybrush88, translation #13008403 by araneo
- Il caviale è uova di pesce.Caviar is fish eggs.Tatoeba #11722562 by Guybrush88, translation #6535616 by OsoHombre
- Sì, vorrei provare il caviale, per favore.Yes, I would like to try the caviar, please.
- 16 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
A couple is deciding on an appetizer at a high-end restaurant.
- FrancescoChe cosa ordiniamo come antipasto?What shall we order as an appetizer?
- ChiaraPrenderei del caviale se è fresco.I would have some caviar if it is fresh.
- FrancescoIl cameriere dice che il caviale è ottimo.The waiter says the caviar is excellent.
- ChiaraPerfetto, allora prendiamo quello.Perfect, let's take that then.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “caviar” translations and entries caviale, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries caviale, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
