cracker
/ˈkrɛ.ker/
The English phrase "crackers" is translated into Italian as cracker.
cracker refers to thin, crisp, savory biscuits that are often eaten with cheese or soup.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form is cracker. The plural form is also cracker, which is a masculine noun that uses the article i to form i cracker (the crackers).
How do you pronounce it?
The word has two syllables with the stress on the first syllable: /ˈkrɛ.ker/.
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers often mistakenly add an 's' to the end of the word to make it plural. However, in Italian, the word remains cracker in its plural form.
Did you know?
- While 'cracker' in English can sometimes refer to a person who breaks things, the Italian use of cracker is strictly limited to the food item. There is no linguistic overlap for the person-based slang.
- Although the word is the same, a 'Christmas cracker' is a foreign concept in Italy and is referred to as a cracker di Natale only in translated contexts.
- If you are looking for a more traditional Italian equivalent for a savory biscuit, you might find biscotto salato in a bakery. While cracker is widely understood, it specifically refers to the English-style product.
Examples in context
- Non voglio dei cracker.I don't want any crackers.This sentence is useful for expressing a lack of desire for cracker.Tatoeba #6154289 by Guybrush88, translation #2012417 by CK
- Ho mangiato tutti i cracker.I've eaten all the crackers.This sentence is useful for stating that one has eaten all the cracker.Tatoeba #6154285 by Guybrush88, translation #1830555 by CK
- Dove sono i cracker natalizi?Where are the Christmas crackers?This sentence is useful for asking about the location of Christmas cracker.Tatoeba #13671013 by Guybrush88, translation #13043171 by araneo
- Vorrei proporre l'idea di includere dei biscotti salati come snack durante le pause.I would like to suggest including some salty biscuits as snacks during the breaks.
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Example conversation
Lorenzo and Sofia are preparing a snack at home.
- LorenzoHai comprato i cracker?Did you buy the crackers?
- SofiaSì, sono nel cassetto della cucina.Yes, they are in the kitchen drawer.
- LorenzoOttimo, li mangio con il formaggio.Great, I'll eat them with the cheese.
- SofiaPrendi anche un po' di paté.Have some pâté too.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry cracker, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
