limonata
/li.moˈna.ta/feminine
The Italian word for lemonade is limonata.
limonata is a feminine noun used to refer to the still beverage made from lemons.
Meaning: still beverage (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word is derived from limone (lemon) and the suffix -ata, which is used to denote a product or substance made from a specific ingredient.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form is limonata and the plural form is limonate.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 4 syllables, with the stress on the 3rd syllable: /li.moˈna.ta/.
Did you know?
- In modern Italian slang, the verb limonare means 'to French kiss'.
- While limonata is common, you will often see cedrata on Italian menus, which is a similar sweet beverage made from the citron fruit.
Examples in context
- La limonata è buona?Is the lemonade good?This sentence is useful for asking if the limonata is good.Tatoeba #8670241 by Guybrush88, translation #8668663 by ajje
- La limonata era cattiva?Was the lemonade bad?This sentence is useful for asking if the limonata was bad.Tatoeba #8670218 by Guybrush88, translation #8668698 by ajje
- È una brocca di limonata.It's a lemonade pitcher.This sentence is useful for describing a pitcher of limonata.Tatoeba #8670249 by Guybrush88, translation #8668634 by ajje
- Posso avere una limonata, per favore?Can I have a lemonade, please?
- Mi scusi, potrebbe portarmi una limonata?Excuse me, could you bring me a lemonade?
- Mi dai una limonata, per favore?Can you give me a lemonade, please?
- Vorrei molto una limonata!I would really like a lemonade!
- Qual è la limonata più famosa del posto?What is the most famous lemonade in town?
- Mi consigliate una buona limonata?Can you recommend a good lemonade?
- 21 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Chiara and Francesco are having lunch on a sunny terrace.
- ChiaraFrancesco, vuoi un po' di limonata?Francesco, do you want some lemonade?
- FrancescoSì, grazie, è molto calda oggi.Yes, thank you, it is very hot today.
- ChiaraQuesta limonata è ottima.This lemonade is excellent.
- FrancescoHai ragione, è molto rinfrescante.You are right, it is very refreshing.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “lemonade” translations and entries limonata, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries limonata, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
