Meaning
shrimp; prawn
- a shrimp or prawn
- the meat of this sea animal
In a sentence
Ho ordinato un piatto di gamberi.
I ordered a dish of shrimp.
Ti piacciono i gamberi alla griglia?
Do you like grilled prawns?
Non mangio gamberi surgelati.
I don't eat frozen shrimp.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| gambero | masculine · singular |
| gamberi | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Plural is gamberi.
- Often translated as shrimp or prawn depending on variety; Italian use is broader.
- Common in cooking: gamberi alla griglia, pasta ai gamberi.