Translation of Italian word "calice" to English
calice
/ˈka.li.tʃe/
How to use
The Italian noun 'calice' (masculine) denotes 'wine glass, goblet' (Wine glass, goblet). It typically takes the definite article 'il'. Often confused with 'bicchiere' (wine glass), but 'calice' carries a distinct shade of meaning in careful usage.
🇬🇧 English
wine glass, goblet
Example
Verso un calice di vino rosso per brindare al successo.
I pour a glass of red wine to toast to success.
I calici in cristallo risuonano durante il brindisi.
Crystal goblets clink during the toast.
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Common phrases
- un calice di vino— a glass of wine
- I calici in cristallo risuonano durante il brindisi.— Crystal goblets clink during the toast.
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What does the Italian word "calice" mean?▼
The Italian word "calice" means "wine glass, goblet" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Verso un calice di vino rosso per brindare al successo." (which translates as "I pour a glass of red wine to toast to success.").
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