Italian Word of the Day: Cioccolata

Meaning: Chocolate

Part of Speech: noun

Translation: Hot chocolate is perfect for autumn evenings.

Context: La cioccolata calda è perfetta per le serate autunnali.

Cultural nugget: Italy has a rich chocolate-making tradition, with Turin being known as the chocolate capital of Italy. The city's famous "gianduiotto" chocolates, made with hazelnuts, were first created in the 19th century during a cocoa shortage.