Meaning
granita, shaved ice
- a semi-frozen dessert made of crushed ice, sugar, and flavoring
In a sentence
In estate prendo sempre una granita al limone dopo cena.
In the summer I always have a lemon granita after dinner.
Vuoi una granita alla mandorla o preferisci un gelato?
Do you want an almond granita or do you prefer an ice cream?
Oggi fa troppo caldo, andiamo al bar a prendere una granita!
It's too hot today, let's go to the cafe to get a granita!
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| granita | feminine · singular |
| granite | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- A typical Sicilian specialty, traditionally eaten with a brioche for breakfast or as a refreshment.
- Common flavors are specified with 'al' or 'alla', e.g. 'granita al limone'.