Meaning
caviar
- The salted roe of sturgeon, eaten as a luxury delicacy.
In a sentence
Durante il ricevimento hanno servito del caviale fresco su piccoli crostini.
During the reception they served fresh caviar on small toasts.
Non tutti amano il caviale per via del suo sapore salato e intenso.
Not everyone likes caviar because of its salty, intense flavor.
Hai mai assaggiato il vero caviale russo insieme a un bicchiere di spumante?
Have you ever tasted real Russian caviar along with a glass of sparkling wine?
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| caviale | masculine · singular |
| caviali | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Uncountable in most contexts; the plural 'caviali' refers only to different varieties.
- Takes the definite article 'il' (il caviale).