Italian · Food & Drink
"Sugar" in Italian: zucchero
lo zucchero
Sugar in Italian is lo zucchero (TSOOK-keh-roh). In cafés you hear con zucchero or senza zucchero. A packet is una bustina di zucchero.
At the bar
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How to pronounce zucchero
Say it
TSOOK-keh-roh
/ˈtsuk.ke.ro/
Zucchero stresses TSOOK: TSOOK-keh-roh. The zz is ts.
"Sugar" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| lo zucchero | sugar The ingredient. | The ingredient. |
| con zucchero | with sugar Ordering coffee. | Ordering coffee. |
| senza zucchero | without sugar Café request. | Café request. |
| zucchero a velo | powdered sugar Baking. | Baking. |
How to use zucchero in real life
- 1At the bar
Un caffè con poco zucchero, grazie.
A coffee with little sugar, please.
Poco zucchero.
- 2Baking
Aggiungi lo zucchero alla ciotola.
Add the sugar to the bowl.
Lo zucchero.
- 3Tea
Vuoi due bustine di zucchero?
Do you want two sugar packets?
Di zucchero.
Mistakes English speakers make with zucchero
Incorrect: Il zucchero.
Correct: Lo zucchero.
Z+vowel takes lo.
Incorrect: Uno sugar nel caffè.
Correct: Lo zucchero nel caffè.
Use zucchero.
Good to know
Italian bars put bustine di zucchero on the counter next to the spoons. Many people order caffè amaro (no sugar) or specify poco zucchero. Brown sugar is zucchero di canna.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Making coffee at home
ChatPal
Metto lo zucchero nel caffè?
Shall I put sugar in the coffee?
You
Solo un po' di zucchero, grazie.
Just a little sugar, thanks.
ChatPal
Nel barattolo c'è ancora zucchero?
Is there still sugar in the jar?
You
Sì. Compra altro zucchero domani.
Yes. Buy more sugar tomorrow.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Sugar" in Italian
Why lo zucchero?
Masculine nouns starting with z take lo / uno / gli.
Without sugar?
Senza zucchero or caffè amaro.
Powdered sugar?
Zucchero a velo.
Sweetener?
Dolcificante—different product.
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