Meaning
fizzy lemonade, soda
- a clear, sweet, carbonated soft drink, typically lemon-flavored
In a sentence
Nelle giornate calde preferisco bere una gazzosa fresca con ghiaccio.
On hot days I prefer to drink a cold fizzy lemonade with ice.
Vuoi un bicchiere di gazzosa o preferisci un succo di frutta?
Do you want a glass of soda or do you prefer fruit juice?
Al bar del paese servivano solo caffè e gazzosa fatta in casa.
At the village café they only served coffee and homemade soda.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| gazzosa | feminine · singular |
| gazzose | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Also spelled 'gassosa'; both variants are widely used and accepted.
- A traditional Italian drink, often mixed with beer (panaché) or red wine in casual settings.