succo d'arancia
masculine
The English phrase "orange juice" is translated into Italian as succo d'arancia.
succo d'arancia refers to the juice of squeezed oranges.
Meaning: juice of squeezed oranges (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of succo (juice), d' (a contraction of di, meaning 'of') and arancia (orange).
How does it change in a sentence?
When ordering a single serving or a specific glass of orange juice, use the indefinite article un to say un succo d'arancia. When referring to an unspecified amount of juice rather than a single unit, use the partitive article del to say del succo d'arancia.
Did you know?
- While succo d'arancia is the standard term, you may see spremuta d'arancia on a menu. A spremuta specifically denotes juice that has been freshly squeezed to order rather than poured from a carton.
- The Italian word arancia is the root for the English word 'orange'. This happened because the fruit was traded through Arabic speakers, who called it nāranj, before entering Italian and then English.
- If you order succo d'arancia at an Italian bar, you will likely receive a small glass of juice to drink standing up at the counter, which is the traditional way to enjoy a quick morning drink.
Examples in context
- Vorrei un succo d'arancia.I'd like an orange juice.This sentence is useful for ordering a single serving of succo d'arancia.Tatoeba #5363419 by Guybrush88, translation #537051 by CK
- Vorrei del succo d'arancia.I'd like orange juice.This sentence is useful for requesting an unspecified amount of succo d'arancia.Tatoeba #2947090 by Guybrush88, translation #64785 by CK
- Voglio del succo d'arancia.I want orange juice.This sentence is useful for expressing a desire for an unspecified amount of succo d'arancia.Tatoeba #7886267 by Guybrush88, translation #7807966 by sharris123
- Buongiorno, posso avere una spremuta d'arancia?Good morning, can I have an orange juice?
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Example conversation
At a breakfast table at home.
- AlessandroVuoi un succo d'arancia, Martina?Do you want an orange juice, Martina?
- MartinaSì, grazie Alessandro. È freschissimo.Yes, thanks Alessandro. It is very fresh.
- AlessandroTi piace il succo d'arancia fatto in casa?Do you like homemade orange juice?
- MartinaLo adoro, è buonissimo!I love it, it is delicious!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “orange juice” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
