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Italian
Italian words we use in English - Answers!
Word
Yes
Broccoli
Plural of Italian “broccolo”
Bravo
From Italian “bravo” that means “well done”
Zucchini
Plural of Italian “zucchino” that literally means “small
gourd/squash (zucca)”
Piano
From Italian “piano” or “pianoforte” that means “soft
(piano) and loud (forte)”.
Pepperoni
From Italian “peperoni” that means “peppers”.
Salsa
No
Salsa is the Spanish for sauce
Al fresco
In English means “to eat outside” but in Italian means “in
the fresh (air)”, sometimes it can mean “in jail”.
Panini
Plural of Italian “panino”.
Portfolio
From Italian “portafoglio”. From porta “to carry”, and
foglio “sheet, leaf”. In Italian “portafoglio” means wallet.
Al dente
From Italian “al dente” that literally means “to the tooth”.
Solo
From Italian “solo” that literally means “alone”.
Confetti
Plural of Italian “confetto” that is a “sugared almond”.
Crêpe
French word. Came from old
French word meaning wavy
Volcano
From Italian “vulcano” that comes from the Latin
Vulcanus, the name of the Roman god of fire.
Studio
From Italian “studio” that means “room for study”.
Latte
From Italian “latte” that means “milk”
Absail
German word. Descend by rope
Diva
From Italian “diva” that means “goddess, fine lady”.
Villa
From Italian “villa” that means “country house, farm”.
Bagel
German origin; piece of food
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