decanter
The English word "decanter" is translated into Italian as decanter.
The term decanter refers to a receptacle for decanted liquor.
Meaning: receptacle for decanted liquor (noun)
Did you know?
- While decanter is common in professional wine circles, Italians often use the word caraffa for a simple water or wine jug. Using decanter in a casual trattoria might sound overly formal or pretentious.
- Because decanter is a loanword from English, it follows English gender rules in some contexts but is almost always treated as masculine in Italian grammar.
- Italian sommeliers distinguish between a decanter and a aeratore, the latter being a device that oxygenates wine instantly as it is poured rather than letting it sit.
Examples in context
- Il decanter è sul tavolo.The decanter is on the table.
- Hai pulito il decanter di cristallo?Did you clean the crystal decanter?
- Versa il vino nel decanter.Pour the wine into the decanter.
Example conversation
Matteo and Martina are preparing dinner together.
- MatteoMartina, dove hai messo il decanter?Martina, where did you put the decanter?
- MartinaÈ nel mobiletto della cucina, Matteo.It is in the kitchen cupboard, Matteo.
- MatteoGrazie, lo uso per questo vino rosso.Thanks, I'll use it for this red wine.
- MartinaOttima idea, così respira meglio.Great idea, that way it breathes better.
