cantinetta
The English phrase "wine cooler" is translated into Italian as cantinetta.
Meaning: drink (noun)
Did you know?
- While 'wine cooler' in English often refers to a chilled alcoholic beverage, an Italian person using the word cantinetta is almost certainly referring to the physical appliance or storage unit.
- The word cantinetta uses the diminutive suffix -etta, which is usually used to describe something small or cute. In this context, it literally translates to 'little cellar'.
- In some regions, a cantina is not just a cellar but a social hub where locals gather to taste wine and eat cured meats directly from the producer.
Examples in context
- Ho comprato una nuova cantinetta.I bought a new wine cooler.
- La cantinetta è in salotto.The wine cooler is in the living room.
- Questa cantinetta è molto piccola.This wine cooler is very small.
Example conversation
Giulia and Alessandro are in their new kitchen.
- GiuliaDove hai messo la cantinetta?Where did you put the wine cooler?
- AlessandroL'ho messa vicino al frigorifero.I put it near the fridge.
- GiuliaPerfetto, la cantinetta è bellissima.Perfect, the wine cooler is beautiful.
- AlessandroSono felice che ti piaccia.I am happy that you like it.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries cantinetta, CC BY-SA 4.0.
