liquore
/liˈkwo.re/masculine
The English word "liquor" is translated into Italian as liquore.
liquore is a masculine noun used to describe a strong alcoholic drink derived from fermentation and distillation.
Meaning: strong alcoholic drink derived from fermentation and distillation (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In the northern regions of Italy, the term Grappa is commonly used to refer to pomace brandy.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of liquore is liquori.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 3 syllables, with the stress on the 2nd syllable: /liˈkwo.re/.
Did you know?
- In an Italian café, ordering a caffè corretto means your coffee is 'corrected' with a splash of liquore, typically grappa or sambuca.
- In Italy, liquore specifically refers to sweetened spirits, whereas the general category of alcoholic drinks is alcolici. If you ask for a liquore, you will likely be served something sweet like Limoncello.
- While 'liquore' is a general term, Italians often use the word digestivo to describe the category of liqueurs served after a meal to aid digestion.
Examples in context
- Io amo il liquore.I love liquor.This sentence is useful for expressing a personal preference for liquore.Tatoeba #13985671 by Guybrush88, translation #13744390 by rul
- Questi dolci contengono del liquore?Does this candy contain liquor?This sentence is useful for asking if a sweet contains liquore.Tatoeba #3340928 by bailujia, translation #4823685 by whitefishglobal
- Questo liquore ha un sapore tutto suo.This liquor has a taste all of its own.This sentence is useful for describing the unique flavor of a specific liquore.Tatoeba #2784235 by Guybrush88, translation #58589 by Lumi_alt
- Ho ordinato alcuni alcolici al bar.I ordered some liquor at the bar.
- Mi piace gustare un buon distillato dopo cena.I enjoy savoring a good distilled liquor after dinner.
- Offro un liquore fatto in casa.I'm offering a homemade liqueur.
- Stasera andiamo a bere delle bevande alcoliche.Tonight, let's go have some liquor.
- Hai provato i superalcolici che hanno servito alla festa?Did you try the strong liquor they served at the party?
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Francesco and Giulia are sitting at a bar in the evening.
- FrancescoVuoi assaggiare questo liquore?Do you want to taste this liquor?
- GiuliaNo grazie, è troppo forte.No thanks, it is too strong.
- FrancescoForse preferisci un vino?Maybe you prefer a wine?
- GiuliaSì, un bicchiere di vino sarebbe perfetto.Yes, a glass of wine would be perfect.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “liquor” translations and entries liquore, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
