Alfresco: meaning, definitions and examples

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alfresco

 

[ alหˆfreskษ™สŠ ]

Context #1

outdoor dining

In the context of dining, alfresco means eating outside, typically in a garden or patio setting. It is a popular choice during warm weather.

Synonyms

open-air, outdoor, patio

Examples of usage

  • We decided to have lunch alfresco on the terrace.
  • The restaurant offers alfresco dining options with a beautiful view of the lake.
Context #2

cooking

In cooking, alfresco is used to describe food that is prepared and served in the open air. It often implies a casual and relaxed atmosphere.

Synonyms

open-air, outdoor, outside

Examples of usage

  • We grilled the fish alfresco in the backyard.
  • The picnic included alfresco dining with sandwiches and salads.

Translations

Translations of the word "alfresco" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ao ar livre

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค–เฅเคฒเฅ‡ เคฎเฅ‡เค‚

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช im Freien

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ di luar ruangan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะฐ ะฒั–ะดะบั€ะธั‚ะพะผัƒ ะฟะพะฒั–ั‚ั€ั–

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ na ล›wieลผym powietrzu

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฑ‹ๅค–

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท en plein air

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ al aire libre

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท aรงฤฑk havada

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์•ผ์™ธ์—์„œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ููŠ ุงู„ู‡ูˆุงุก ุงู„ุทู„ู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ na ฤerstvรฉm vzduchu

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vonku

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้œฒๅคฉ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ na prostem

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รบti

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐัˆั‹า› ะฐัƒะฐะดะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฆแƒ˜แƒ แƒชแƒ˜แƒก แƒฅแƒ•แƒ”แƒจ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ aรงฤฑq havada

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ al aire libre

Word origin

The word 'alfresco' comes from Italian, where 'al fresco' translates to 'in the fresh air.' It has been used in English since the mid-18th century to refer to outdoor dining or activities. The popularity of alfresco dining has grown in recent years, with many restaurants offering outdoor seating options.

See also: fresco.