cono gelato
/ˈkɔ.no d͡ʒeˈla.to/word by wordmasculine
The Italian phrase for "ice cream cone" is cono gelato.
cono gelato refers to a cone filled with ice cream.
Meaning: cone filled with ice cream (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The term is a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ˈkɔ.no dʒeˈla.to/. The word has 4 syllables, with the stress on the 1st syllable.
Did you know?
- The root of gelato connects it to the Latin 'gelu', making it a linguistic cousin to the English word 'gel' used in hair products.
- While cono gelato is the object, the act of eating ice cream in Italy is often associated with the passeggiata, a slow evening stroll through the town center.
- Despite the similar meaning, gelato differs from English 'ice cream' because it contains more air and is churned more slowly, creating a denser texture.
Examples in context
- Penso che prenderò un altro cono gelato.I think I will have one more ice cream cone.This sentence is useful for expressing an intention to have another cono gelato.Tatoeba #6638384 by Guybrush88, translation #31526 by CC
- Mi scusi, vorrei un cono di gelato, per favore.Excuse me, I would like an ice cream cone, please.
- Potrei avere un cono di gelato, per cortesia?May I have an ice cream cone, please?
Example conversation
Alessandro and Giulia are at a gelateria.
- AlessandroGiulia, cosa prendi?Giulia, what are you getting?
- GiuliaPrendo un cono gelato alla fragola.I'm getting a strawberry ice cream cone.
- AlessandroOttima scelta, lo prendo anch'io.Great choice, I'll get one too.
- GiuliaAllora andiamo in cassa.Then let's go to the register.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “ice cream cone” translations and entries cono gelato, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (cono, gelato) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries cono, gelato, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
