A2NounMasculine
il calamaro
squid
/kah-lah-MAH-roh/
Plural: calamari
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What does ‘calamaro’ mean in English?
Examples in Context
I calamari fritti sono un antipasto tipico.
Fried squid is a typical starter.
Il calamaro rilascia inchiostro per difendersi.
The squid releases ink to defend itself.
About This Word
English 'calamari' comes directly from Italian. 'Calamari in umido' = squid in tomato sauce.
Related Words
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