ginger in Italian

ginger in Italian is zenzero, pel di carota, testarossa — ginger means a knobbly, spicy-tasting root used fresh, dried, or ground as a cooking spice.

ginger in Italian

zenzero

noun

pel di carota

noun

(colloquial, often, _, derogatory, countable) A person with reddish hair; a redhead.

testarossa

noun

(colloquial, often, _, derogatory, countable) A person with reddish hair; a redhead.

What does "ginger" mean?

noun A knobbly, spicy-tasting root used fresh, dried, or ground as a cooking spice.
"A cup of hot water with lemon and ginger helps when you have a cold."
noun A reddish-orange colour, especially of hair.
"The paint on the front door was a warm shade of ginger."
adj Having reddish-orange hair or fur.
"The little boy with ginger curls was easy to spot in the playground."
verb To liven something up or give it a boost of energy (often "ginger up").
"We need a few new ideas to ginger up this dull meeting."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

ginger in a sentence

A cup of hot water with lemon and ginger helps when you have a cold.
Grate fresh ginger into the stir-fry for extra heat.
The paint on the front door was a warm shade of ginger.
Her scarf was a bright ginger that matched the autumn leaves.

Common Italian translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "ginger" in Italian?

"ginger" in Italian is zenzero, pel di carota, testarossa. ginger means: A knobbly, spicy-tasting root used fresh, dried, or ground as a cooking spice.

How do you use "ginger" in a sentence?

Example: "A cup of hot water with lemon and ginger helps when you have a cold." In Italian, "ginger" is zenzero, pel di carota, testarossa.

Are there other ways to say "ginger" in Italian?

Yes — Italian has 3 translations listed for "ginger": zenzero, pel di carota, testarossa.

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