macaron
The Italian word for macaron is macaron.
Meaning: pastry (noun)
Did you know?
- If you order a macaron in an Italian bakery, the baker might assume you are using the French loanword for the specific colorful sandwich cookie rather than a local Italian sweet.
- In some Italian regions, similar almond-based sweets are called amaretti, which are often baked longer to create a crunchy texture.
- Italian pastry shops often sell macarons in flavors that reflect local terroir, such as pistachio from Bronte or lemon from Sorrento.
Examples in context
- Questo macaron è molto dolce.This macaron is very sweet.
- Vorrei comprare un macaron alla fragola.I would like to buy a strawberry macaron.
- Hai assaggiato il mio macaron?Have you tasted my macaron?
Example conversation
Sofia and Francesco are at a pastry shop.
- SofiaGuarda, Francesco! Che belli questi macaron.Look, Francesco! These macarons are so beautiful.
- FrancescoSì, hanno dei colori stupendi.Yes, they have wonderful colors.
- SofiaQuale macaron preferisci comprare?Which macaron do you prefer to buy?
- FrancescoPrendiamo quello al limone.Let's get the lemon one.
