How to Say “Lobster Tail” in Italian

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coda di aragosta
/ˈko.da di a.raˈɡos.ta/word by word
The English phrase "lobster tail" is translated into Italian as coda di aragosta.
coda di aragosta refers to the muscular rear part of a lobster, often served as a luxury seafood dish.

What does it mean word for word?

The phrase is composed of coda (tail), di (of) and aragosta (lobster).

Which one should you use?

While coda di aragosta refers to the spiny lobster, coda di astice refers to the more common European lobster. In many menus, coda di astice is used to specify the tail of the clawed variety.

How do you pronounce it?

The pronunciation is /ˈko.da di a.raˈɡos.ta/. It has 5 syllables, and the stress is on the 1st syllable.

Did you know?

  • The term aragosta is thought to have evolved from a linguistic accident where the Latin article merged with the word for locust, 'locusta', through a process of 'false deglutination'.
  • Italian menus may use coda di astice to signal a higher price point, as the European lobster is often viewed as a more prestigious delicacy than the spiny lobster.

Examples in context

  • Vorrei assaggiare la coda di aragosta a cena stasera.
    I would like to try the lobster tail for dinner tonight.
  • Ci sono dei ristoranti che servono code di astice fresche qui vicino?
    Are there any restaurants serving fresh lobster tails nearby?
  • Ho preparato un delizioso piatto di coda di aragosta per i miei amici.
    I have prepared a delicious dish of lobster tail for my friends.
  • Vorrei ordinare una coda di aragosta.
    I would like to order a lobster tail.
  • La coda di aragosta è cotta al forno.
    The lobster tail is baked in the oven.
  • Questa coda di aragosta è molto succosa.
    This lobster tail is very juicy.

Example conversation

A seaside restaurant where the couple is deciding on dinner.

  1. Lorenzo

    Cosa prendi per secondo, Giulia?
    What are you having for your main course, Giulia?
  2. Giulia

    Prendo la coda di aragosta.
    I'll have the lobster tail.
  3. Lorenzo

    Ottima scelta, è un piatto speciale.
    Great choice, it is a special dish.
  4. Giulia

    Spero che sia molto fresca.
    I hope it is very fresh.

Sources

  • IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (coda, di, aragosta) and can differ in connected speech.
  • Word origins: Wiktionary entries aragosta, coda, di, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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