A2NounMasculine
il gamberetto
prawn / shrimp
/gam-beh-RET-toh/
Plural: gamberetti
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What does ‘gamberetto’ mean in English?
Examples in Context
Ordino uno spaghetto con i gamberetti e la zucchina.
I order spaghetti with prawns and courgette.
I gamberetti saltati in padella sono pronti in cinque minuti.
Sautéed prawns are ready in five minutes.
About This Word
Gamberetto (small prawn/shrimp) and gambero (larger prawn) are both used. Scampi are the larger Dublin Bay prawns. Italian coastal cooking uses all types in pasta, risotto, and grills.
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