A1NounMasculine
il gelato
ice cream
/jeh-LAH-toh/
Plural: gelati
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What does ‘gelato’ mean in English?
Examples in Context
Prendo due gusti di gelato: pistacchio e cioccolato.
I get two flavours of ice cream: pistachio and chocolate.
La gelateria in piazza fa i migliori gelati della città.
The ice cream parlour in the square makes the best ice creams in town.
About This Word
Artisan Italian gelato has less fat and air than commercial ice cream, making it denser and more intensely flavoured. A 'gelateria artigianale' makes it fresh on the premises.
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