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Italian word
gelato
Italian-style ice cream (denser, less air, more flavour)
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gelato
in English menus, 'gelato' is used as a fancy word for any ice cream
⚠️ The trap
Gelato and ice cream are NOT the same. Italian gelato has less fat, less air, and is served at a slightly warmer temperature than American ice cream. The flavour is more intense. 'Ice cream' in Italy is specifically American-style.
To say "in English menus, 'gelato' is used as a fancy word for any ice cream" in Italian:
gelato (Italian ice cream)
"gelato" in English means:
Italian-style ice cream (denser, less air, more flavour)
Example
"Andiamo a prendere un gelato dopo cena?"
"Shall we go get a gelato after dinner?"
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