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A1nounmaschile

ilbicchiere

glass (drinking)

Plural

bicchieri

Pronunciation

beek-KYEH-reh

About this word

Bicchiere is used for any drinking glass. Calice refers specifically to a stemmed wine glass. Tazza is a cup (for coffee, tea). Each has its distinct context in Italian.

Examples

Bevo un bicchiere d'acqua prima di mangiare.

I drink a glass of water before eating.

Il cameriere porta i bicchieri da vino.

The waiter brings the wine glasses.

Related Words

bottigliacaliceberevinoacqua