crêpe
The English phrase 'crepe' is translated into Italian as crêpe.
The word crêpe refers to a very thin pancake.
Meaning: very thin pancake (noun)
Which one should you use?
Italian speakers sometimes use the informal form crêpes.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Lombardy, the term crespelle lombarde is used to refer to Lombard-style crepes.
Did you know?
- While crêpe is used for the food, the Italian word crepa means 'crack' or 'fissure' and is also used in a slang expression meaning 'to kick the bucket'.
- The Italian word crespelle is related to the word crespa, which means 'curly' or 'crimped', describing the textured edge of the pancake.
- In many parts of Italy, the word crespelle is used to describe a dish that is much more substantial than a thin pancake, often being filled with meat or vegetables and baked in the oven.
Examples in context
- Vorrei assaggiare una crespella alla Nutella, per favore.I would like to try a Nutella crepe, please.
- Oggi prepariamo un po' di crespelle per colazione!Today, let's make some crepes for breakfast!
- Andiamo al mercato e prendiamo delle crêpes al cioccolato.Let's go to the market and get some chocolate crepes.
- Vorrei una crêpe alla fragola.I would like a strawberry crepe.
- Questa crêpe è molto sottile.This crepe is very thin.
- Vuoi una crêpe dolce o salata?Do you want a sweet or savory crepe?
Example conversation
Lorenzo and Giulia are at a street food stall.
- LorenzoGiulia, prendo una crêpe con la Nutella.Giulia, I'll have a crepe with Nutella.
- GiuliaOttima scelta, Lorenzo! Io preferisco quella alle mele.Great choice, Lorenzo! I prefer the apple one.
- LorenzoLa tua crêpe sembra deliziosa.Your crepe looks delicious.
- GiuliaSì, ed è anche caldissima!Yes, and it is also very hot!
