ghiaccia reale
/ˈɡjat.t͡ʃa reˈa.le/word by word
ghiaccia reale is the Italian translation for royal icing.
In Italian, this term is used specifically for the hard, sugar-based icing used for decorating cookies and gingerbread.
Meaning: Translations (noun)
Did you know?
- The term ghiaccia is a linguistic relative of the word 'glass', as both words are connected through the concept of something clear and hard.
- While ghiaccia reale is used for cookies, Italian pastry chefs often use the word glassa for a more general sugar glaze.
- If you were to describe the icing as 'regal' instead of 'royal', an Italian might use the word regale instead of reale.
Examples in context
- Usa la ghiaccia reale per decorare i biscotti.Use the royal icing to decorate the cookies.
Example conversation
Martina and Matteo are in a kitchen decorating holiday cookies.
- MartinaHai finito di preparare la ghiaccia reale?Have you finished preparing the royal icing?
- MatteoSì, Martina, è pronta per i biscotti.Yes, Martina, it is ready for the cookies.
- MartinaPerfetto, iniziamo subito la decorazione.Perfect, let's start the decoration immediately.
- MatteoOttima idea, i biscotti saranno bellissimi.Great idea, the cookies will be beautiful.
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (ghiaccia, reale) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ghiaccia, reale, CC BY-SA 4.0.
