Con ghiaccio
/kon ˈɡjat.t͡ʃo/word by word
The English phrase "with ice" is translated into Italian as Con ghiaccio.
Use this phrase to specify that a drink should be served with ice cubes in the glass.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the preposition con (with) and the noun ghiaccio (ice).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Naples, if you want to request a drink served specifically with crushed ice, you may use the expression con la frappetta.
How do you pronounce it?
It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the 2nd syllable.
Did you know?
- In many Italian bars, if you simply ask for 'un bicchiere d'acqua' without specifying con ghiaccio, the waiter might bring room temperature water by default.
- The word ghiaccio shares its roots with the English word 'glacier' through the Latin 'glacies'.
- Italian uses the word ghiaccio not just for frozen water, but also to describe someone who is emotionally cold or distant, similar to the English expression 'ice in their veins'.
Examples in context
- Vorrei un bicchiere di acqua con ghiaccio, per favore.I would like a glass of water with ice, please.
- Potrei avere un cocktail con cubetti di ghiaccio?May I have a cocktail with ice cubes?
- Un bicchiere di succo con ghiaccio, per favore.A glass of juice with ice, please.
- Un whisky con ghiaccio, per favore.A whisky with ice, please.
- Prendo un tè freddo con ghiaccio.I'll have an iced tea with ice.
- Vorrei un succo d'arancia con ghiaccio.I would like an orange juice with ice.
Example conversation
Matteo and Chiara are ordering drinks at a cafe.
- MatteoChiara, cosa vuoi bere?Chiara, what do you want to drink?
- ChiaraPrendo una limonata con ghiaccio.I'll have a lemonade with ice.
- MatteoLa prendo uguale anche per me.I'll have the same for me.
- ChiaraPerfetto, allora ordiniamo subito.Perfect, let's order right away.
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (con, ghiaccio) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries con, ghiaccio, CC BY-SA 4.0.
