cocktail
/ˈkɔk.tel/
The English phrase "cocktails" is translated into Italian as cocktail.
The word cocktail is used in Italian exactly as it is in English to refer to mixed alcoholic drinks consisting of a spirit combined with other ingredients.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word cocktail is an invariable loanword, meaning it does not change its spelling to become plural. To form the plural, you do not add an s. When using the definite article for the plural, use the masculine plural article i to say i cocktail (the cocktails).
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ˈkɔk.tel/. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the 1st syllable.
Did you know?
- In Italy, the term cocktail is often used to describe a specific style of dress, known as abito da cocktail, which is shorter than an evening gown but more formal than a day dress.
- In an Italian restaurant, ordering a cocktail di gamberi will not result in a drink. This phrase actually refers to a 'shrimp cocktail', a chilled seafood appetizer often served as a starter.
- While cocktail is used for mixed drinks, the Italian word aperitivo refers to a specific pre-dinner ritual where drinks are served with small snacks to stimulate the appetite.
Examples in context
- Io amo i cocktail.I love cocktails.This sentence is useful for expressing a personal preference for cocktail.Tatoeba #13297375 by Guybrush88, translation #11415451 by Agestur
- Tom e Mary si prepararono dei cocktail.Tom and Mary fixed themselves cocktails.This sentence shows the action of preparing cocktail.Tatoeba #7210935 by Guybrush88, translation #6519115 by CT
- Odia i cocktail.He hates cocktails.This sentence expresses a dislike for cocktail.Tatoeba #8382983 by Guybrush88, translation #8318998 by Amastan
- Posso avere un cocktail, per favore?Can I have a cocktail, please?
- Che tipo di cocktail mi consigliate?What type of cocktail do you recommend?
- Mi piacerebbe provare un Negroni, per favore.I would like to try a Negroni, please.
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Example conversation
Francesco and Sofia are at a bar in the evening.
- FrancescoVuoi ordinare dei cocktail?Do you want to order some cocktails?
- SofiaSì, prendiamo due cocktail diversi.Yes, let's have two different cocktails.
- FrancescoTi piace questo cocktail?Do you like this cocktail?
- SofiaÈ molto buono, Francesco.It is very good, Francesco.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry cocktail, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
