olio d'oliva
olive oil
Beginner Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation
/ˈɔːljo doˈliːva/
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Cultural Note
Italy is the world's second-largest olive oil producer, and Puglia alone produces about 40% of Italian oil. 'Olio extravergine d'oliva' (EVOO) is the gold standard -- it must be cold-pressed with acidity under 0.8%. Italians drizzle it raw ('a crudo') over finished dishes as a flavor enhancer, never just a cooking fat.
📝 Example Sentences
L'olio d'oliva extravergine e la base della cucina italiana.
Extra virgin olive oil is the foundation of Italian cuisine.
Aggiungi un filo d'olio d'oliva a crudo.
Add a drizzle of olive oil, uncooked.
Quest'olio d'oliva viene dalla Puglia.
This olive oil comes from Puglia.