caramella al limone
/ka.raˈmɛl.la al liˈmo.ne/word by word
The English phrase "lemon drop" is translated into Italian as caramella al limone.
This phrase refers to a small, hard candy with a lemon flavor.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of caramella (candy), al (with/at the) and limone (lemon).
How does it change in a sentence?
To specify a single lemon drop, use the indefinite article una before the noun to get una caramella al limone. To refer to multiple lemon drops, change the singular caramella to the plural caramelle to get caramelle al limone.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ka.raˈmɛl.la al liˈmo.ne/. It has 6 syllables and the stress is on the 3rd syllable.
Did you know?
- If you ask for caramelle al limone in a traditional Italian pharmacy, you might be offered medicinal throat lozenges rather than sweets, as lemon candies are often sold as remedies.
- The word limone originates from the Arabic word laymūn, reflecting the historical influence of Arab agriculture in Sicily where lemons were first cultivated in Europe.
- The word caramella is a diminutive of caramello, which is the Italian word for 'caramel'.
Examples in context
- Mi piace molto questa caramella al limone.I really like this lemon drop.
- Vuoi una caramella al limone?Do you want a lemon drop?
- Ho comprato una caramella al limone per te.I bought a lemon drop for you.
Example conversation
Lorenzo and Giulia are sitting on a park bench.
- LorenzoHai fame, Giulia?Are you hungry, Giulia?
- GiuliaNo, ma vorrei qualcosa di dolce.No, but I would like something sweet.
- LorenzoPrendi questa caramella al limone.Take this lemon drop.
- GiuliaGrazie, Lorenzo, è perfetta!Thanks, Lorenzo, it's perfect!
