Italian word
al fresco
in the fresh air (outdoor dining) in English usage; in Italian slang it means 'in prison'
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al fresco (outdoors)
dining outside / in the open air
⚠️ The trap
This is a classic! English says 'dining al fresco' to mean eating outside. But in Italian, 'al fresco' in colloquial use means 'in prison' or 'in the cool' (jail is cool). Italians say 'all'aperto' for outdoor dining. Saying 'mangiamo al fresco' to an Italian can raise eyebrows.
To say "dining outside / in the open air" in Italian:
all'aperto (outdoors, in Italian) / al fresco (informally means in jail in Italian!)
"al fresco" in English means:
in the fresh air (outdoor dining) in English usage; in Italian slang it means 'in prison'
Example
"In estate ceniamo sempre all'aperto."
"In summer we always dine outdoors."
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