Cibi e bevande - Tipi di bevande

water that is safe to drink or use for food preparation, meeting government health standards for potability

acqua potabile

the white liquid we get from cows, sheep, or goats that we drink and use for making cheese, butter, etc.

latte

the liquid inside fruits and vegetables or the drink that we make from them

succo

a thick smooth drink made with crushed fruit, ice cream, yogurt, or milk

smoothie

a cold and non-alcoholic drink that is usually carbonated

bibita

any alcoholic beverage, especially those with a high alcohol content considered intoxicating

bevanda alcolica

an alcoholic beverage that contains ethanol, which is a type of alcohol that can cause intoxication when consumed in excessive amounts

bevanda alcolica

(of drinks) without any alcohol

analcolico

referring to a substance, typically a beverage or food, that contains caffeine

caffeinato

made primarily from grains such as wheat, rice, corn, or oats

a base di cereali

an alcoholic drink made by mixing several drinks together

cocktail

a non-alcoholic beverage made by mixing various juices, sodas, or other non-alcoholic ingredients to create a cocktail-like drink without the addition of alcohol

mocktail

a drink containing a lot of sugar, caffeine, or other substances that makes one more active

bevanda energetica

water which is carbonated or fizzy

acqua frizzante

a carbonated soft drink that is flavored with quinine and sweetened with sugar or another sweetener

acqua tonica

water that has been boiled, collected as vapor, and then condensed back into a liquid to remove impurities and dissolved substances

acqua distillata

an alcoholic drink made from crushed apples

sidro

a drink that is alcoholic and made from different types of grain

birra

a drink that is alcoholic and mostly made from grape juice

vino

an alcoholic beverage that is typically higher in alcohol content than regular beer or wine

liquore forte

a liquid that has been infused with carbon dioxide gas, creating bubbles and giving it a fizzy texture and taste

carbonato

an alcoholic drink consumed before going to bed to help one relax and sleep better

digestivo

a drink which is fizzy, sweet, and contains alcohol

alcopop

an alcoholic beverage, especially the type containing high amounts of alcohol

alcol

a beverage consumed right after a different one, often used to help with the taste of a strong or unpleasant drink

digestivo

alcohol or an alcoholic beverage, commonly consumed in social gatherings

bevanda

a colloquial term used to describe strong, high-alcohol content alcoholic beverages that can cause a burning sensation when consumed

acqua di fuoco

a drink served with a lot of small pieces of ice

frappé

a term used to describe homemade or illegally distilled alcohol

grappa

the act of pouring out a liquid as an offering to a deity or spirit, or any type of beverage that is consumed in celebration or as part of a ritual

libazione

a slang term used to describe cheap, low-quality alcohol that is often high in alcohol content and can be dangerous to consume in large quantities

alcol scadente

a type of alcoholic drink typically consumed in the early evening, often while watching the sunset

aperitivo serale

a small amount of alcoholic beverage or a place where alcoholic drinks are served or consumed, such as a bar or a pub

sorsata

a non-alcoholic version of a cocktail or mixed drink, often called a "virgin cocktail" or "virgin drink"

analcolico

a type of beverage made by combining two or more ingredients, often including alcohol

cocktail

a medicine or drink made by soaking different types of herbs in boiling water

infusione

a drink made with dried milk, malt, water and sometimes sugar or chocolate or ice cream, served hot or cold

latte maltato

a cold smooth drink made by mixing milk and ice-cream with fruits, chocolate, etc. as flavor

frullato

water from underground that contains minerals and gasses, usually bottled and sold

acqua minerale

a drink that is high in protein and is similar to milkshake, consumed to increase energy level, lose weight, or gain muscle

frullato proteico

(of tea or coffee) served without any added milk, cream, or sweeteners

nero

a version that is modified to have lower calories, sugar, fat, or other specific nutritional components for health or weight management purposes

dieta

(of wine) contaminated by a faulty cork, resulting in an unpleasant odor or taste in the wine

tappato

(of tea or coffee) having had caffeine completely or partly removed

decaffeinato

(of a drink) suitable or safe for consuming

potabile

(of alcohol, especially wine) having little to no sweetness

secco

a type of drink that produces bubbles or fizz, often through the addition of carbon dioxide, creating a refreshing and invigorating texture and taste

effervescente

(of a fizzy drink) not having bubbles anymore

piatto

refers to a type of drink that contains high levels of alcohol and can cause impairment or intoxication if consumed in excess

intossicante

describing drink that contains extra salt and minerals to replace the ones a person loses during exercising or playing a sport

isotonico

(particularly of alcoholic drinks) not mixed with anything

netto

(of drinks, especially alcoholic drinks) with no other substance mixed into it

puro

a hot or cold beverage made from cocoa powder, milk or water, and sweetener, such as sugar

cacao (caldo)

describing tea or coffee that is served with milk or cream

caffè macchiato

(of a drink) not having bubbles in it

naturale

a type of multi-layered drink made by carefully layering different colored liqueurs or cordials in a narrow, straight-sided glass

pousse-café

a type of beverage that has been made by fermenting grains or other ingredients

birra