canna da zucchero
/ˈkan.na da ˈd͡zuk.ke.ro/
The English phrase sugarcane is translated into Italian as canna da zucchero.
canna da zucchero refers to the tall perennial grass that is cultivated specifically for the sugar extracted from its stalks.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has five syllables and the stress is on the first syllable. It is pronounced /ˈkan.na da ˈdzuk.ke.ro/.
Did you know?
- The word zucchero has a surprising journey from 'gravel' to 'sweetness', following an ancient lineage from the Proto-Indo-European root for 'gravel' or 'small stones'.
- In Italy, canna can refer to a sugarcane stalk but is also the common word for a 'straw' or a 'pipe'.
- In Italian, the word canna can also refer to a musical reed, showing how the botanical term extends into many different tools and instruments.
Examples in context
- Buongiorno! Vorrei acquistare delle canne da zucchero per preparare un dolce speciale.Good morning! I would like to buy some sugarcane to make a special dessert.
- La canna da zucchero cresce in climi tropicali.Sugarcane grows in tropical climates.
- Ho visto una pianta di canna da zucchero in quel giardino.I saw a sugarcane plant in that garden.
Example conversation
Giulia and Lorenzo are discussing ingredients for a tropical juice.
- GiuliaHai comprato la canna da zucchero per il succo?Did you buy the sugarcane for the juice?
- LorenzoNo, non l'ho trovata al mercato oggi.No, I didn't find it at the market today.
- GiuliaPeccato, Lorenzo, la canna da zucchero è fondamentale.Too bad, Lorenzo, the sugarcane is essential.
- LorenzoCercherò domani in un altro negozio.I will look in another shop tomorrow.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry canna da zucchero, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries canna, da, zucchero, CC BY-SA 4.0.
