🇵🇹Portuguese Source WordCode: PT

Gelado italiano

Pronunciation / Transliteration: ʒeˈlado itɐˈljɐnu

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Italian Ice Cream/ɪˈtæliən aɪs krim/
nounCEFR B1 (Intermediate)Top #1500 frequency
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🇵🇹 Example Sentence in Portuguese:

"No verão, gosto de comer gelado italiano."

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A creamy frozen dessert made from milk, cream, sugar, and flavorings, typically denser than regular ice cream.

    "On a hot summer day, nothing beats a scoop of Italian ice cream."
  2. 2

    A specific style of ice cream that is made with less air and fat than traditional ice cream, resulting in a smoother texture.

    "The Italian ice cream shop offers a variety of flavors, from classic vanilla to exotic pistachio."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'Italian ice cream' refers to a style of frozen dessert that originated in Italy, known as 'gelato'. The word 'gelato' comes from the Italian verb 'gelare', meaning 'to freeze'. Over time, this dessert has evolved and gained popularity worldwide, often characterized by its dense texture and rich flavor compared to traditional ice cream.

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