vodka martini
The English phrase "vodka martini" is translated into Italian as vodka martini.
vodka martini refers to a specific cocktail composed of vodka and dry vermouth.
Did you know?
- While the drink is a cocktail, the word Martini in Italy is often used as a generic term for vermouth because of the global dominance of the Italian brand Martini & Rossi.
- The word vodka is actually a diminutive of the Russian word for 'water', meaning 'little water'.
- In Italian culture, an aperitivo is the social ritual of drinking before dinner, but a strong cocktail like a vodka martini is less common for this than lighter drinks like the spritz.
Examples in context
- Prenderò un vodka martini.I'll have a vodka martini.This sentence is useful for ordering a vodka martini.Tatoeba #13454888 by Guybrush88, translation #12620287 by rul
- Un vodka martini, per favore.A vodka martini, please.This sentence is useful for politely requesting a vodka martini.Tatoeba #2833608 by Guybrush88, translation #65646 by CM
- Desidererei un martini al vodka, per cortesia.I desire a vodka martini, please.
- Ti va un vodka martini?Do you want a vodka martini?
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
At a cozy bar in the evening.
- GiuliaFrancesco, vuoi ordinare qualcosa?Francesco, do you want to order something?
- FrancescoSì, prendo un vodka martini.Yes, I'll have a vodka martini.
- GiuliaOttima scelta, ne prendo uno anche io.Great choice, I'll have one too.
- FrancescoPerfetto, ordino subito per entrambi.Perfect, I'll order for both of us right away.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries vodka, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
