Italian · Food & Drink
"Juice" in Italian: succo
il succo
Juice in Italian is il succo (eel SOOK-koh), masculine. Succo d'arancia is orange juice. Una spremuta is freshly squeezed juice—often ordered at breakfast bars.
Bar breakfast
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How to pronounce succo
Say it
eel SOOK-koh
/il ˈsuk.ko/
Succo is SOOK-koh with a held double c as kk. Stress SOOK.
"Juice" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| il succo | the juice Default noun. | Default noun. |
| succo d'arancia | orange juice Classic flavor. | Classic flavor. |
| una spremuta | freshly squeezed juice Bar order. | Bar order. |
| succhi di frutta | fruit juices Plural pack. | Plural pack. |
How to use succo in real life
- 1Bar breakfast
Un succo d'arancia, per favore.
An orange juice, please.
Succo d'arancia.
- 2Fridge ask
È rimasto del succo?
Is there any juice left?
Del succo.
- 3Kids' menu
I bambini prendono un succo di mela.
The kids are having apple juice.
Succo di mela.
Mistakes English speakers make with succo
Incorrect: La succo è fredda.
Correct: Il succo è freddo.
Succo is masculine.
Incorrect: Vorrei un juice.
Correct: Vorrei un succo. / una spremuta.
Use succo or spremuta.
Good to know
Italian bars distinguish succo (often bottled) from spremuta (fresh). Morning counters squeeze oranges on demand. At dinner, wine still beats succo for adults unless someone asks.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Ordering at a breakfast bar
ChatPal
Prendi un caffè o un succo?
Are you having coffee or juice?
You
Un succo d'arancia fresco.
A fresh orange juice.
ChatPal
Io prendo lo stesso succo.
I'll have the same juice.
You
Perfetto: due succhi, grazie!
Perfect: two juices, thanks!
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FAQ
Common questions about "Juice" in Italian
Succo vs spremuta?
Succo is juice; spremuta is freshly squeezed.
Orange juice?
Succo d'arancia / spremuta d'arancia.
Is succo feminine?
No: il succo.
Plural?
I succhi.
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