Meaning
lobster, spiny lobster
- spiny lobster or langouste, prized as seafood
- lobster in culinary contexts (often distinguished from 'astice' which has claws)
In a sentence
Abbiamo ordinato un piatto di tagliolini all'aragosta.
We ordered a plate of tagliolini with lobster.
L'aragosta è uno dei piatti più costosi del menu.
Lobster is one of the most expensive dishes on the menu.
Sai distinguere un'aragosta da un astice?
Do you know how to tell a spiny lobster from a clawed lobster?
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| aragosta | feminine · singular |
| aragoste | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Technically, 'aragosta' is the clawless spiny lobster, while 'astice' is the clawed lobster (common American/European lobster).
- Frequently featured in upscale seafood dishes, especially pasta.