Meaning
jug, carafe, pitcher
- carafe, glass or ceramic jug used for water or wine
In a sentence
Possiamo avere una caraffa d'acqua fresca per il tavolo, per favore?
Can we have a carafe of cold water for the table, please?
Il cameriere ha portato una caraffa di vino rosso della casa.
The waiter brought a carafe of red house wine.
Attento a non far cadere la caraffa di vetro sul pavimento.
Be careful not to drop the glass pitcher on the floor.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| caraffa | feminine · singular |
| caraffe | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Very common in Italian restaurants for ordering house wine or tap water.