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VocabularyDrinksboccale
A2nounmaschile

ilboccale

beer mug / tankard

Plural

boccali

Pronunciation

bok-KAH-leh

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.

Examples

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?

Related Words

birraspillarebirra-alla-spinabicchierepub