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Cibo e Cucina: 70 parole in inglese

70 parole inglesi utili su questo argomento, di livello A1. Ogni parola ha la pronuncia, la traduzione in italiano, una breve definizione in inglese semplice e una frase di esempio.

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Ingredienti e prodotti

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oilnoun/ɔɪl/olio

A thick liquid from plants or animals, used for cooking food.

Please add some olive oil to the fresh salad now.

flournoun/ˈflaʊər/farina

A fine white or brown powder made by crushing cereal grains.

You need plenty of wheat flour to bake this bread.

garlicnoun/ˈɡɑːrlɪk/aglio

A strong-smelling bulb used as a seasoning in many different dishes.

She crushed two cloves of garlic for the pasta sauce.

carrotnoun/ˈkæɹət/carota

A long, orange root vegetable often eaten raw or cooked.

Rabbits love to eat carrots, which are good for their eyesight.

beefnoun/ˈbif/manzo

The red meat that comes from a cow, used as food.

We had roast beef and vegetables for dinner last night.

porknoun/ˈpɔɹk/carne di maiale

The meat from a pig, prepared and eaten as food.

We had roasted pork with applesauce for dinner last night.

noodlesnoun/ˈnudəlz/noodles, spaghetti orientali

Long, thin strips of pasta, often eaten in Asian dishes.

We had delicious chicken noodles for lunch at the new restaurant.

pastanoun/ˈpɑːstə/pasta

A food made from flour and water, often shaped into noodles.

We cooked some fresh pasta for dinner this past evening.

beansnoun/biːnz/fagioli

Edible seeds of various plants, often used as a food source.

She prepared a delicious stew made with black dried beans.

cornnoun/ˈkɔɹn/mais

A tall cereal plant that produces edible kernels on large cobs.

We enjoyed eating fresh corn on the cob at the barbecue.

lemonnoun/ˈlɛmən/limone

A yellow, oval citrus fruit with sour juice, often used in drinks.

I like to add a slice of lemon to my water.

grapesnoun/ˈɡɹeɪps/uva

Small, round fruits that grow in bunches, often used for wine.

She bought green grapes to eat as a healthy snack.

strawberrynoun/ˈstrɔːbəri/fragola

A sweet, red, heart-shaped fruit with tiny seeds on its skin.

I love eating fresh strawberries for breakfast every single morning.

honeynoun/ˈhʌni/miele

A sweet sticky yellow substance made by bees from flower nectar.

She stirred a spoonful of golden honey into her tea.

yogurtnoun/ˈjoʊɡɚt/yogurt

A creamy, fermented milk product, often eaten for breakfast or dessert.

I like to eat yogurt with fruit and granola in the morning.

creamnoun/kriːm/panna

The thick fatty part of milk that rises to the top.

I like to put fresh cream in my morning coffee.

lettucenoun/ˈletɪs/lattuga

A green leafy plant commonly eaten raw in salads and sandwiches.

I added fresh crisp lettuce to my healthy garden salad.

cucumbernoun/ˈkjuːkʌmbər/cetriolo

A long green vegetable with watery flesh used in salads.

She sliced a fresh cucumber for the green salad.

mushroomnoun/ˈmʌʃ.ruːm/fungo

A fleshy fungus that typically has a stalk and cap.

I picked a fresh white mushroom in the forest today.

Piatti e pasti

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sandwichnoun/ˈsændwɪtʃ/panino

Two slices of bread with a filling between them, like meat or cheese.

I made a ham and cheese sandwich for lunch.

saladnoun/ˈsæləd/insalata

A mixture of raw vegetables, often with dressing, fruit, or meat.

For lunch, I often eat a fresh green salad with chicken.

pizzanoun/ˈpiːtsə/pizza

A baked dish with dough, tomato sauce, cheese, and various toppings.

We decided to order a large pepperoni pizza for dinner.

hamburgernoun/ˈhæmbɜːrɡər/hamburger

A sandwich consisting of a cooked beef patty inside a bun.

I ordered a large hamburger with cheese and fresh lettuce.

french friesnoun/frɛntʃ fraɪz/patatine fritte

Strips of potato that have been deep-fried until they are golden.

I ordered a side of hot french fries for lunch.

ice creamnoun/ˈaɪs ˌkriːm/gelato

A cold, sweet dessert made from frozen milk or cream.

I like to eat chocolate ice cream on hot days.

cookienoun/ˈkʊki/biscotto

A small, flat, sweet baked good, often with chocolate chips.

I love to eat a warm chocolate chip cookie.

toastnoun/toʊst/pane tostato

Sliced bread browned by exposure to radiant heat in a toaster.

I usually eat two slices of warm buttered toast daily.

pancakenoun/ˈpænkeɪk/pancake

A flat round cake cooked in a pan from thin batter.

I enjoy eating a warm pancake with sweet maple syrup.

cerealnoun/ˈsɪəriəl/cereali

A breakfast food made from roasted grain, often eaten with milk.

I like eating cold cereal with milk every single morning.

steaknoun/steɪk/bistecca

A slice of high-quality meat or fish, usually cooked by grilling.

I ordered a juicy medium steak at the local restaurant.

saucenoun/sɔːs/salsa

A liquid served with food to add moisture or flavor.

She poured the creamy tomato sauce over the hot pasta.

Sapori e consistenze

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deliciousadjective/dɪˈlɪʃəs/delizioso

Having a very pleasant taste or smell; enjoyable to eat.

The cake was so delicious that everyone asked for a second slice.

tastyadjective/ˈteɪsti/gustoso, saporito

Having a pleasant, distinct flavor that is very enjoyable to eat.

She prepared a very tasty meal for the whole family.

sweetadjective/ˈswit/dolce

Having a pleasant taste characteristic of sugar or honey.

The cake was very sweet, with a delicious chocolate frosting.

saltyadjective/ˈsɔːlti/salato

Tasting of salt or containing a lot of salt.

This soup is too salty, so please add some water.

souradjective/ˈsaʊɚ/aspro, acido

Having a sharp, acidic taste, like lemons or vinegar.

The unripe apple tasted very sour, making her face pucker.

bitteradjective/ˈbɪtɚ/amaro

Having a sharp, unpleasant taste, like coffee without sugar or dark chocolate.

The medicine had a very bitter taste, so I quickly drank water.

spicyadjective/ˈspaɪsi/piccante

Having a strong, hot flavor from spices, often causing a burning sensation.

I love to eat spicy food, especially with chili peppers.

freshadjective/frɛʃ/fresco

Newly made, produced, or harvested; not preserved or old.

I bought some fresh bread from the local bakery today.

juicyadjective/ˈdʒusi/succoso

Full of natural liquid; having a lot of juice.

The ripe orange was very juicy and refreshing on a hot day.

crunchyadjective/ˈkɹʌntʃi/croccante

Making a loud, crisp sound when bitten or crushed.

I love eating crunchy apples; they are so refreshing and delicious.

A tavola

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hungryadjective/ˈhʌŋɡri/affamato

Feeling a strong desire or need for food to eat.

I am very hungry because I missed my lunch today.

thirstyadjective/ˈθɝsti/assetato

Feeling a need or desire to drink water or other liquid.

After running, I felt very thirsty and needed a big drink.

napkinnoun/ˈnæpkɪn/tovagliolo

A piece of cloth or paper used to wipe the mouth.

She wiped her mouth gently with a clean paper napkin.

chopsticksnoun/ˈtʃɑpstɪks/bacchette

A pair of small, thin sticks used as eating utensils in East Asia.

She learned how to eat rice with chopsticks very quickly.

biteverb/baɪt/mordere

To use teeth to cut into or through something solid.

He bit into the crunchy apple and smiled.

chewverb/ˈtʃu/masticare

To break food into smaller pieces with your teeth before swallowing.

You should chew your food slowly to help with digestion.

swallowverb/ˈswɑloʊ/ingoiare

To make food or drink go down your throat from your mouth.

It was difficult to swallow the large pill without water.

Verbi di cucina

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boilverb/ˈbɔɪl/bollire

To heat a liquid until it reaches a temperature where bubbles form.

Please boil some water for tea; it will only take minutes.

fryverb/ˈfɹaɪ/friggere

To cook food in hot oil or fat, usually in a pan.

I like to fry eggs for breakfast every morning.

bakeverb/ˈbeɪk/cuocere al forno

To cook food, such as bread or cake, in an oven.

My grandmother loves to bake delicious cookies for the family.

cut upphrasal verb/ˈkʌt ʌp/tagliare a pezzi

To divide something into smaller pieces using a knife or scissors.

She carefully cut up the carrots for the vegetable soup.

chopverb/tʃɒp/tritare, tagliare a pezzetti

To cut something into small pieces using a sharp tool.

Please chop the onions into very small pieces for me.

mixverb/ˈmɪks/mescolare

To combine different things together to form one substance or group.

You need to mix the ingredients well to make a smooth batter.

stirverb/ˈstɝ/mescolare

To move a spoon around in food or a drink to mix it.

Stir the soup slowly so it does not stick to the pan.

sliceverb/ˈslaɪs/affettare

To cut something into thin, flat pieces.

Please slice the bread thinly for the sandwiches.

peelverb/ˈpil/sbucciare

To remove the outer skin or covering of fruit or vegetables.

Please peel the potatoes before you start cooking them for dinner.

pourverb/pɔːr/versare

To cause a liquid to flow steadily from one container.

Please pour some water into the glass for me now.

grillverb/ˈɡɹɪl/grigliare

To cook food on metal bars over or under strong heat.

We grill fish and vegetables in the garden every summer.

roastverb/ˈɹoʊst/arrostire

To cook meat or vegetables in a hot oven or over a fire.

We roast a whole chicken for dinner every Sunday.

meltverb/ˈmɛlt/sciogliere

To change from a solid to a liquid state, or make something do so.

The ice cream will melt quickly if you leave it in the sun.

heat upphrasal verb/hiːt ʌp/riscaldare

To make cold or already cooked food hot again.

Can you heat up the soup in the microwave for me?

tasteverb/teɪst/assaggiare

To try a little food or drink to see what it is like.

Taste the sauce and add more salt if it needs it.

Quantità e contenitori

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piecenoun/piːs/pezzo

A single, separate part or amount of something larger.

She cut a small piece of bread for her breakfast.

loafnoun/loʊf/pagnotta, filone

Bread that is shaped and baked in one large piece.

I bought a loaf of fresh bread at the bakery today.

teaspoonnoun/ˈtiːspuːn/cucchiaino

A small spoon used for stirring tea or measuring small amounts.

Add one teaspoon of sugar to your hot coffee cup.

tablespoonnoun/ˈteɪbəlˌspuːn/cucchiaio

A large spoon used for serving food or measuring ingredients precisely.

Add one tablespoon of sugar to the hot morning coffee.

Utensili e ricette

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recipenoun/ˈresɪpi/ricetta

A set of instructions for preparing a particular dish or meal.

She followed the new recipe to bake a chocolate cake.

cutting boardnoun/ˈkʌtɪŋ bɔːrd/tagliere

A durable board used for placing food while it is chopped.

Place the washed vegetables on the wooden cutting board now.

frying pannoun/ˈfraɪ.ɪŋ ˌpæn/padella

A flat metal container used for cooking food in hot fat.

Place the butter inside the large hot frying pan now.

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