al fresco
Say it: al FRES-koh /æl ˈfrɛskəʊ/ · adverb
What “al fresco” means
Outside in the open air, especially when eating.
More precisely: Outdoors, in the open air, especially for eating.
Example: “On warm evenings we eat al fresco on the balcony.”
When to use it
Use it for eating or spending time outdoors, especially in pleasant weather. It sounds relaxed and is common in restaurant descriptions.
Similar words
outdoors, outside, in the open air
Where it comes from
Italian, 'in the fresh (air)'.
Quick check
On a sunny afternoon, you take your lunch into the garden and eat beneath a tree. You are eating…
on the go or al fresco?
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al fresco
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