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birra

beer

noun BEER-rah Rare
Food & Drink Drinks

Origin: From a Germanic root (bier), entered Italian via northern trade routes in the medieval period.

Usage Note

Birra is always feminine. Common orders are una birra alla spina (a draught beer) and una birra in bottiglia (a bottled beer). Italy has a strong craft-beer (birra artigianale) scene, and the country is also known for traditional brands like Peroni and Moretti. The double -r- must be held in pronunciation.

Examples

"Prendiamo una birra ghiacciata al bar?"

Natural Translation

Shall we get an ice-cold beer at the bar?

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