Un bicchiere di vino
A glass of wine
Language note: Common phrase when ordering in a bar or restaurant.
Culture note: Wine is an integral part of cultural and social events in Italy.
Context: Finish by specifying what the drink is.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Un
[oon]
A
An indefinite article used before singular nouns.
Gradirei un bicchiere di vino rosso.
I would like a glass of red wine.
bicchiere
[bee-kee-eh-reh]
Glass
A drinking vessel typically cylindrical in shape.
Porta un bicchiere quando vieni.
Bring a glass when you come.
di
[dee]
of
Used to express the relationship of a part to a whole.
Una fetta di torta è sul tavolo.
A slice of cake is on the table.
vino
[vee-noh]
Wine
An alcoholic beverage made from fermenting grape juice.
Il vino rosso è il mio preferito.
Red wine is my favorite.
Phrase Parts
Un bicchiere
Di vino
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