Gelato - 英语词汇详解

Meaning 1：Italian ice cream (Gelato)

Gelato 🔊

/dʒəˈlɑːtoʊ/

A rich Italian ice cream that is denser, smoother, and has less fat than regular ice cream.

Italian ice cream 🔊

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/ɪˈtæljən aɪs kriːm/

A rich, dense frozen dessert from Italy, made with milk, sugar, and flavorings, having less fat and a smoother texture than regular ice cream.

📁 Category：Culture & History 🔖 Level：初级

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

From Italian ‘gelato’ (frozen), from Latin ‘gelātus’ (frozen).

💡 Mnemonic

Think 'Gel' (like jelly) + 'ato' (sounds like 'auto') — but gelato is hand-crafted, not automatic!

📖 Example

After a big Italian lunch, we each got a scoop of rich pistachio gelato. 🔊 After a big Italian lunch, we each got a scoop of rich pistachio gelato.

🔗 Collocations

a scoop of gelato – a single serving of gelato taken with a scoop

artisanal gelato – gelato made by hand using traditional methods and high-quality ingredients

gelato shop – a store or stand that sells gelato

🔄 Synonyms

ice cream (n.) – a frozen dessert similar to gelato but with higher fat content and air incorporation

sorbet (n.) – a frozen dessert made from fruit juice or puree, without dairy, lighter than gelato

frozen custard (n.) – a rich frozen dessert made with eggs and cream, denser than ice cream but different from gelato

🌱 Derivatives

gelateria (n.) – a shop or establishment where gelato is made and sold

gelatiere (n.) – a person who makes gelato (Italian; rarely used in English)

📖 Cultural Story

Gelato originated in Italy during the Renaissance, evolving from iced desserts. Its name derives from Latin 'gelātus' (frozen). Unlike mass-produced ice cream, traditional gelato is churned slowly for a denser, creamier texture.