A2 — Elementarynoun
cavolo
cabbage / (mild expletive)
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
verzabroccolo (broccoli)cavolfiore (cauliflower)
Usage note
'Cavolo!' is also used as a mild expletive (like 'damn!'). 'Verza' is savoy cabbage. 'Cavoletto di Bruxelles' is a Brussels sprout. 'Che cavolo vuoi?' = What on earth do you want?
Example
"La minestra di cavolo è un piatto tradizionale toscano."
"Cabbage soup is a traditional Tuscan dish."
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