crema
/ˈkrɛ.ma/
The Italian word for cream is crema.
crema refers to the fatty part of milk. The word 'crema' is used for both the food substance (like custard) and for topical skin creams.
Meaning: fatty part of milk (noun)
Which one should you use?
crema is also used as an adjective to describe the color cream.
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable. It is pronounced /ˈkrɛ.ma/.
Did you know?
- While crema is the noun, the verb cremare is used in a completely different context to mean the act of cremating a body.
- When ordering espresso, crema refers to the golden-brown foam on top of the shot, which is considered a primary indicator of the coffee's quality and freshness.
- The term crema is used to describe the 'cream of the crop' or the best part of something through the expression la crema della società.
Examples in context
- C'è ancora un po' di crema in frigo.There's still some cream in the fridge.This sentence shows how to mention having some crema in the refrigerator.Tatoeba #3996320 by Guybrush88, translation #3717863 by patgfisher
- Vorresti un po' di crema nel tuo caffè?Would you like some cream in your coffee?This sentence demonstrates how to ask if someone wants crema in their coffee.Tatoeba #819782 by Guybrush88, translation #62265 by CK
- Il dermatologo mi prescrisse una crema.The dermatologist prescribed me a cream.This sentence illustrates the use of crema when referring to a medicinal skin cream.Tatoeba #9703151 by Guybrush88, translation #8488796 by shekitten
- Signora, potrebbe portarmi un po' di panna per il caffè, per favore?Excuse me, could you bring me some cream for the coffee, please?
- Dai, metti un po' di crema nel caffè!Come on, put some cream in the coffee!
- Ragazzi, non dimenticate di mettere la panna sulla torta!Guys, don't forget to put cream on the cake!
- Mi piace il caffè con una spruzzata di crema.I like my coffee with a splash of cream.
- Vorrei due cappuccini senza panna, per favore.I would like two cappuccinos without cream, please.
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Example conversation
Sofia and Lorenzo are preparing breakfast in the kitchen.
- SofiaLorenzo, dove hai messo la crema?Lorenzo, where did you put the cream?
- LorenzoÈ nel ripiano basso del frigorifero.It is on the bottom shelf of the fridge.
- SofiaGrazie, voglio aggiungerne un po' alle fragole.Thanks, I want to add some cream to the strawberries.
- LorenzoOttima idea, Sofia, sembra delizioso!Great idea, Sofia, that sounds delicious!
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry crema, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
