La Dolce Vita Glossary

La Dolce Vita Glossary

Dilettante

A person who has an interest in something despite not having any real knowledge or commitment to the subject.

Salvation

Redemption and deliverance from sin.

Zabaglione

An egg yolk based sauce.

Affogato

Espresso which is poured over gelato.

Semifreddo

Something which is half-frozen.

La Dolce Vita

Italian for "The Sweet Life" or "The Good Life."

Paparazzi

A photographer who follows celebrities and other people of importance and takes photos (or in the modern day, videos) of them for money.

Intermezzo

Italian for "interlude."

Aqueduct

A building which is used to transport water.

Aristocracy

A form of government in which the nobility of a society hold the most power.

Raucous

An adjective describing a harsh and loud noise.

Orgy

A sexual event which involves more than two people.

Watershed

A singular event which is the turning point of a state of affairs.

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