coppa di gelato
/ˈkɔp.pa di d͡ʒeˈla.to/word by word
The English phrase "sundae" translates to coppa di gelato in Italian.
When ordering, you might use related terms such as panna montata for whipped cream or cialda for a wafer.
Meaning: ice cream dessert (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ˈkɔp.pa di dʒeˈla.to/. The word has 4 syllables, and the stress is on the 1st syllable.
Did you know?
- The word coppa is also the name of a traditional cured pork neck, showing how the same term describes different 'necks' or 'curves' in Italian culture.
- In Italian, the word coppa can refer to both a dessert cup and the nape of the neck because of their similar curved shapes.
- The word gelato is not just a noun for the dessert, but is actually the past participle of a verb, meaning it literally translates to the state of being 'frozen'.
Examples in context
- Vorrei una coppa di gelato con la panna.I would like an ice cream sundae with whipped cream.
- Questa coppa di gelato è davvero deliziosa.This ice cream sundae is really delicious.
- Condividiamo una coppa di gelato al cioccolato?Shall we share a chocolate ice cream sundae?
Example conversation
Martina and Matteo are at a gelateria after dinner.
- MartinaMatteo, prendiamo una coppa di gelato?Matteo, shall we get an ice cream sundae?
- MatteoSì, ottima idea, Martina.Yes, great idea, Martina.
- MartinaPreferisci la coppa di gelato alla fragola?Do you prefer the strawberry ice cream sundae?
- MatteoNo, io prendo quella al cioccolato.No, I will have the chocolate one.
