Translation of Italian word "riso" to English
riso
/ˈri.zo/
How to use
The Italian noun 'riso' (masculine) denotes 'rice' (Rice). It typically takes the definite article 'il'. In practice, cereal grain food.
🇬🇧 English
rice
Example
Oggi a pranzo preparo un risotto ai funghi.
Today for lunch I'm preparing a mushroom risotto.
Il riso è l'alimento principale in molte culture asiatiche.
Rice is the main food in many Asian cultures.
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- riso integrale— brown rice
- Il riso è l'alimento principale in molte culture asiatiche.— Rice is the main food in many Asian cultures.
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What does the Italian word "riso" mean?▼
The Italian word "riso" means "rice" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Oggi a pranzo preparo un risotto ai funghi." (which translates as "Today for lunch I'm preparing a mushroom risotto.").
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