borsa termica pranzo
The English phrase "lunch bag" is translated into Italian as borsa termica pranzo.
The term refers to an insulated bag used to keep food and drinks at a specific temperature for a meal.
How does it change in a sentence?
Adding the preposition 'per il' (for the) makes the phrase borsa termica per il pranzo sound more natural and grammatically complete in full sentences.
Did you know?
- The term borsa is used for many things, including 'borsa valori', which is the Italian name for the 'stock exchange'.
- In Italy, the concept of the 'schiscia' or 'schiscetta' is a common cultural touchstone for office workers, often used in social media to show off homemade meals.
- The word pranzo comes from the Latin prandium, which originally referred to a mid-morning snack rather than the main meal of the day.
Examples in context
- Dovrei portare la mia borsa da pranzo al lavoro.I should bring my lunch bag to work.
- È meglio conservare i cibi freschi nella borsa del pranzo.It's better to keep fresh food in the lunch bag.
- Mia nonna mi ha dato una schiscetta con tanti manicaretti deliziosi.My grandmother gave me a lunch bag with many delicious treats.
Example conversation
Lorenzo and Sofia are preparing for work in the kitchen.
- LorenzoSofia, dove hai messo la mia borsa termica pranzo?Sofia, where did you put my lunch bag?
- SofiaÈ sul tavolo vicino alle chiavi, Lorenzo.It is on the table next to the keys, Lorenzo.
- LorenzoGrazie, pensavo di averla persa.Thanks, I thought I had lost it.
- SofiaNon preoccuparti, ora puoi andare.Don't worry, now you can go.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries borsa, pranzo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
