lampone
/lamˈpo.ne/masculine
The Italian word for raspberry is lampone.
lampone is a masculine noun used to refer to the raspberry fruit. To describe something that contains or has the flavor of raspberries, use the phrase al lampone.
Meaning: fruit (noun)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular masculine form is lampone, and the plural form is lamponi.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has three syllables, with the stress on the second syllable: /lamˈpo.ne/.
Did you know?
- The word lampone is linguistically unusual because the letter l at the start was originally part of the definite article that eventually fused into the word itself.
- While English speakers use 'raspberry' to describe a sound made with the tongue, Italians use the phrase fare una pernacchia to describe that gesture.
- Italian cuisine often treats lamponi as an accompaniment to savory goat cheese or salty appetizers, not just in sweet desserts.
Examples in context
- Che squisita crostata al lampone hai fatto!What a delicious raspberry tart you made!
- Per favore, vorrei un po' di sorbetto al lampone.Please, I would like some raspberry sorbet.
- Vorrei un gelato al lampone.I would like a raspberry gelato.
- Il lampone è molto dolce.The raspberry is very sweet.
- Questo lampone è un po' acerbo.This raspberry is a bit unripe.
Example conversation
Giulia and Alessandro are choosing a dessert at a cafe.
- GiuliaCosa prendi da mangiare, Alessandro?What are you having to eat, Alessandro?
- AlessandroPrendo il gelato al lampone.I'll have the raspberry gelato.
- GiuliaOttima scelta, è il mio preferito.Great choice, it's my favorite.
- AlessandroSpero che ne abbiano ancora!I hope they still have some!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “raspberry” translations and entries lampone, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries lampone, CC BY-SA 4.0.
