Italian · Food & Drink
"Shrimp" in Italian: gamberi
i gamberi
Shrimp in Italian are i gamberi (ee GAM-beh-ree), masculine plural on menus: antipasto di gamberi, risotto ai gamberi. One shrimp is un gambero.
Ordering
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How to pronounce gamberi
Say it
ee GAM-beh-ree
/ˈɡam.be.ri/
Gamberi stresses GAM: GAM-beh-ree.
"Shrimp" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| i gamberi | the shrimp / prawns Default plural. | Default plural. |
| un gambero | a shrimp Singular. | Singular. |
| gamberi fritti | fried shrimp Menu item. | Menu item. |
| cocktail di gamberi | shrimp cocktail Starter. | Starter. |
How to use gamberi in real life
- 1Ordering
Prendo i gamberi alla griglia.
I'll take the grilled shrimp.
I gamberi.
- 2Market
Quanto costano questi gamberi al chilo?
How much are these shrimp per kilo?
Questi gamberi.
- 3Allergy check
Nei gamberi c'è crostaceo: attenzione.
There's shellfish in the shrimp: careful.
Nei gamberi.
Mistakes English speakers make with gamberi
Incorrect: Le gamberi sono freschi.
Correct: I gamberi sono freschi.
Gamberi is masculine plural.
Incorrect: Vorrei degli shrimp.
Correct: Vorrei dei gamberi.
Use gamberi.
Good to know
Coastal menus celebrate gamberi simply—griglia, limone, olio. Inland, frozen gamberi still appear in pasta specials.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Choosing a seafood starter
ChatPal
Prendiamo i gamberi o le cozze?
Shall we take the shrimp or the mussels?
You
I gamberi, se sono freschi.
The shrimp, if they're fresh.
ChatPal
Il cameriere dice che i gamberi sono di stamattina.
The waiter says the shrimp are from this morning.
You
Allora due porzioni, grazie.
Then two portions, please.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Shrimp" in Italian
Gambero or gamberi?
Gambero singular; menus usually list gamberi.
Shrimp vs prawn?
Italian often uses gamberi for both sizes; gamberoni are large prawns.
How do I order them?
Vorrei i gamberi, per favore.
Allergy word?
Crostacei—ask se ci sono crostacei.
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