Translation of Italian word "pasta" to English
pasta
/ˈpas.ta/
How to use
In Italian, 'pasta' is a broad term for a type of starchy food made from durum wheat semolina.
🇬🇧 English
pasta
Example
In Italia si mangia la pasta quasi ogni giorno.
In Italy pasta is eaten almost every day.
Preferisci la pasta al pomodoro o al pesto?
Do you prefer pasta with tomato sauce or pesto?
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Common phrases
- pasta al pomodoro— tomato pasta
- pasta carbonara— carbonara pasta
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Frequency rank: #255 in Italian
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What does the Italian word "pasta" mean?▼
The Italian word "pasta" means "pasta" in English.
How do you pronounce the Italian word "pasta"?▼
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Alimento a base di semola e acqua." (which translates as "In Italy pasta is eaten almost every day.").
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