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Italian

cialda

/ˈtʃal.da/noun · feminineB2
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Meaning

wafer, pod

  • a thin, crisp waffle biscuit or ice cream cone
  • a single-serve coffee pod or pad

In a sentence

Preferisci prendere il gelato nella coppetta o nella cialda croccante?

Do you prefer getting the ice cream in a cup or in a crispy waffle cone?

Abbiamo comprato una macchina espresso che funziona solo a cialde.

We bought an espresso machine that only works with pods.

Queste cialde di cioccolato sono perfette per decorare i dessert.

These chocolate wafers are perfect for decorating desserts.

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
cialdafeminine · singular
cialdefeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • In modern Italian, commonly refers to paper espresso pods (distinct from hard plastic 'capsule').

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