A2NounMasculine
il boccale
beer mug / tankard
/bok-KAH-leh/
Plural: boccali
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What does ‘boccale’ mean in English?
Examples in Context
Ordino un boccale di birra artigianale.
I order a pint of craft beer.
Il boccale è mezzo litro o un litro?
Is the beer mug half a litre or one litre?
About This Word
Boccale refers to a large beer glass, typically 50cl. In some Italian regions, especially in the north (influenced by German and Austrian culture), beer culture is stronger and larger servings are common.
Related Words
birraspillarebirra-alla-spinabicchierepub