gelato al limone
/d͡ʒeˈla.to al liˈmo.ne/word by word
The English phrase lemon gelato is translated into Italian as gelato al limone.
You can use the phrase Un gelato al gusto di limone, per favore to say 'a gelato with the taste of lemon, please' in a formal context.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase gelato al limone literally translates to 'gelato with lemon'.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Sicily, you might find gelato al limone di Sicilia.
How does it change in a sentence?
In the phrase gelato al limone, the preposition al is a contraction of a (to/at) and il (the), used here to indicate the flavoring.
Did you know?
- The word limone actually traces its roots back to the Arabic word laymūn, reflecting the historical influence of Arabic agricultural techniques and trade in the Mediterranean.
- In Italy, 'gelato' is much denser and contains less air than American 'ice cream', a result of the slower churning process used to make it.
- While gelato al limone is common, you may see granita di limone in Sicily, which is a semi-frozen dessert made with coarse ice crystals instead of a creamy base.
Examples in context
- Buongiorno! Vorrei un gelato al limone, per favore.Good morning! I would like a lemon gelato, please.
- Prenderò un cono al gusto di limone.I'll have a cone with the taste of lemon.
- Questo gelato al limone è molto fresco.This lemon gelato is very refreshing.
Example conversation
Alessandro and Martina are at a gelato shop in Italy.
- AlessandroMartina, vuoi un gelato al limone?Martina, do you want a lemon gelato?
- MartinaSì, grazie, adoro il gelato al limone.Yes, thanks, I love lemon gelato.
- AlessandroAllora ordino per entrambi.Then I will order for both of us.
- MartinaSei molto gentile, Alessandro.You are very kind, Alessandro.
