friggere
to fry
Intermediate Verb
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Pronunciation
/ˈfriddʒere/
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Cultural Note
Despite Italy's reputation for healthy Mediterranean cooking, fried food (fritto) is beloved across regions. Naples is famous for 'cuoppo' -- a paper cone filled with fried seafood and vegetables. The Roman-Jewish tradition of 'carciofi alla giudia' (fried artichokes) dates back centuries.
📝 Example Sentences
Bisogna friggere le melanzane nell'olio d'oliva.
You need to fry the eggplant in olive oil.
Non friggere a fuoco troppo alto!
Don't fry on too high heat!
Mia madre frigge le zucchine come nessun altro.
My mother fries zucchini like no one else.