sidro
/ˈsi.dro/masculine
The Italian word for cider is sidro.
sidro is a masculine noun used to refer to the alcoholic beverage.
Meaning: alcoholic beverage (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The word is a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has two syllables, and the stress is on the first syllable. The IPA is /ˈsi.dro/.
Did you know?
- In Italian, the word sidro refers almost exclusively to the alcoholic drink. To get non-alcoholic apple juice, you must ask for succo di mela.
- The word sidro has ancient roots in the Greek word σῑ́κερᾰ, which originally referred to a specific type of fermented drink.
- While sidro is the standard term, you may encounter pommeau in certain regions. This describes a specific blend of cider and apple brandy.
Examples in context
- Questo è un sidro.This is a cider.This sentence is useful for identifying a drink using sidro.Tatoeba #13272849 by Guybrush88, translation #12081413 by Kerbear832
- Io voglio del sidro.I want cider.This sentence is useful for expressing a desire for sidro.Tatoeba #13272848 by Guybrush88, translation #11899189 by CK
- Amo il sidro di mele.I love apple cider.This sentence is useful for expressing a preference for apple sidro.Tatoeba #3568961 by Guybrush88, translation #749147 by modelqueen13
- Quando vieni a cena da me, ti regalerò una bottiglia di sidro.When you come to have dinner at my place, I will give you a bottle of cider.
- 31 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Martina and Alessandro are at a bar.
- MartinaAlessandro, cosa vuoi bere stasera?Alessandro, what do you want to drink tonight?
- AlessandroVorrei un bicchiere di sidro freddo.I would like a glass of cold cider.
- MartinaAnche io prendo un sidro allora.I will have a cider too, then.
- AlessandroOttimo, ordiniamo subito.Great, let's order right away.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “cider” translations and entries sidro, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries sidro, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
