datteri
The English phrase 'dates' (referring to the fruit) is translated into Italian as datteri.
datteri refers specifically to the sweet, edible fruit of the date palm tree.
Did you know?
- In some Italian regions, the term datterino is used to describe a specific type of small, sweet cherry tomato that resembles a date in shape.
- While 'dates' in English can mean romantic outings, an Italian speaker would never use datteri to refer to a romantic appointment.
- In Italian culinary traditions, datteri are frequently paired with salty gorgonzola cheese to create a contrast of flavors known as dolce e salato.
Examples in context
- I datteri sono buoni.Dates are good.This sentence demonstrates that datteri can be described as good.Tatoeba #13110768 by Guybrush88, translation #9360310 by Amastan
- I datteri sono maturi?Are the dates ripe?This sentence is useful for asking if the datteri are ripe.Tatoeba #13110774 by Guybrush88, translation #11452204 by Amastan
- Mi piacciono i datteri.I like dates.This sentence shows how to express a liking for datteri.Tatoeba #13110772 by Guybrush88, translation #6329125 by Hybrid
- Il 3 marzo 2022On the 3rd of March 2022
- Roma, 20 aprile 2022Rome, 20th of April 2022
- Mi hanno chiesto la data di ieriThey asked me for yesterday's date
- Ho dimenticato la data del nostro anniversarioI forgot our anniversary date
- Domani è il ventidue settembre duemilaventidueTomorrow is the 22nd of September 2022
- Il mio compleanno è il sei dicembreMy birthday is the 6th of December
- Prima di organizzare l'incontro, ho bisogno di sapere la data esattaBefore organizing the meeting, I need to know the exact date
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Example conversation
Martina and Matteo are shopping at a local market.
- MartinaPrendiamo dei datteri per la colazione?Shall we get some dates for breakfast?
- MatteoSì, sono molto dolci.Yes, they are very sweet.
- MartinaQuanti datteri vuoi, Matteo?How many dates do you want, Matteo?
- MatteoPrendiamone solo un po'.Let's just take a few.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
